The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to question certain rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.