The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the ability to contest particular calls from the chair umpire, following the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can request.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common 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 innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.