The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the option to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, following the system already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
