The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge specific calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the system already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
