The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to challenge particular rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
