The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the ability to challenge specific rulings from the chair umpire, following the system already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
