The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to question specific decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
