The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the ability to contest specific decisions made by the official, following the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system 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 next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
