The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
