The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to contest specific decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
