The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to question certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
