The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the option to contest certain calls made by the chair umpire, following the protocol already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
