The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to contest specific rulings from the official, following the practice currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
