The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to challenge specific rulings made by the official, mirroring the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
