The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the right to challenge particular decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year 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 introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
