Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge certain calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
