The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the option to question particular rulings made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
