The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to question certain decisions from the official, echoing the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
