The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge certain rulings made by the official, following the practice currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review other situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
