The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to question specific rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
