The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the option to question certain decisions from the official, echoing the practice currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
