The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to contest certain decisions from the official, following the protocol already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
