The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to question certain calls from the chair umpire, echoing the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
