The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge specific calls from the official, following the protocol currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
