The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the ability to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
