The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the right to contest certain rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
