The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge particular calls from the official, echoing the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
