The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to challenge specific rulings from the chair umpire, following the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
