The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to question certain rulings from the official, mirroring the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
