The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the ability to question particular rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, 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 situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
