The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors are granted the right to contest specific decisions made by the official, echoing the practice currently in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
