The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to question specific calls made by the official, echoing the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
