The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to contest specific calls from the official, following the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
