The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge certain calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
