The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge particular calls from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
