The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the ability to contest certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It 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 the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
