The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge certain decisions from the official, following the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational 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 matches.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
