The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in use 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 tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the call 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.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
