The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to question specific decisions from the official, mirroring the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
