The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the ability to question certain calls from the official, echoing the practice currently in operation at both the US Open 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 show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
