The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge particular decisions made by the official, mirroring the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
