The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the right to question certain decisions from the official, mirroring the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
