The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to question particular decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
