The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the option to contest certain calls from the official, mirroring the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
