The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge specific rulings from the official, mirroring the protocol already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
