The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to challenge certain decisions from the chair umpire, following the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
