The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to question specific rulings made by the official, following the protocol already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
