The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to contest particular calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
