The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to contest specific rulings from the official, echoing the system already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
