The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge particular rulings from the chair umpire, following the protocol already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
