The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the right to challenge particular rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
