The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to challenge certain calls from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
