The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to challenge specific calls from the official, following the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
