The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the option to contest certain decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
