The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the right to contest particular decisions from the official, mirroring the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
