The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the option to contest particular decisions made by the official, mirroring the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
