The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the ability to question particular rulings from the chair umpire, following the protocol already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
