The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge particular decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both 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 other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
