The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the ability to contest certain calls made by the official, echoing the system currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
