The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to question certain rulings from the official, echoing the practice already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use 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 year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
