The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to contest particular calls from the official, echoing the system currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
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.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
