The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the option to contest certain decisions made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the 147-year 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 decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
