The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to challenge specific calls from the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement 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 exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
