The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to contest particular decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
