The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the right to question specific rulings from the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
