The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to question certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
