The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to contest certain decisions made by the official, echoing the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for 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 women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
