The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the ability to contest certain decisions made by the official, echoing the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
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 show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket 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 initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
