The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to question certain decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
