The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the option to contest specific rulings from the official, following the system currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues 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 shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
