The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the right to question specific rulings from the official, following the practice currently in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
