The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge certain decisions from the official, mirroring the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
