The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to question certain calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
