The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the option to contest particular rulings from the official, following the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations 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 Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
