The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the option to question particular decisions from the official, echoing the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
