Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the option to contest certain calls from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
