The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to contest certain calls made by the official, following the system currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, 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.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
