The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to contest particular decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common 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 tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
