The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge specific decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common 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 events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
