The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the right to contest certain calls from the official, mirroring the system currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
