The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the option to challenge certain decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
