The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to question certain rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
