The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to contest specific calls made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
