The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the ability to challenge particular rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open 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 plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
