The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to question certain calls made by the official, echoing the practice already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
