The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the option to contest particular rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
