The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the option to contest specific rulings from the official, echoing the protocol currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
