The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the ability to challenge specific rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent 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.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
