The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to challenge particular calls from the official, mirroring the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
