The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to question particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
