The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge particular decisions from the official, following the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, 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.
