The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge certain rulings from the chair umpire, following the system already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
