The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to contest certain rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
