The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the option to challenge specific decisions from the official, mirroring the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
