The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to question certain decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
