The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to contest specific decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian 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 implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.