The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to question particular rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
