The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the option to question particular decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already 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 throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
