The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to question specific calls made by the official, mirroring the system already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
