The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to challenge specific calls made by the official, echoing the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place 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 ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a shot 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 capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
