The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest specific calls from the chair umpire, following the system currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system 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 hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred 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 watched a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common 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
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
