The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to question particular decisions from the official, echoing the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
