The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to contest specific rulings made by the official, echoing the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, 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 all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
