The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the right to contest certain calls from the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
