The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the ability to challenge specific decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
