The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to challenge specific calls from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
