The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to contest particular calls from the official, mirroring the practice already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
