The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to contest specific decisions from the official, echoing the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
