The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the option to question certain decisions from the official, echoing the protocol currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
