The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the ability to challenge certain calls made by the official, following the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use 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 matches.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
