The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest certain decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
