The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the ability to challenge certain calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role 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 umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use 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 plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
