The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to challenge certain decisions from the official, mirroring the practice already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
