The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors are granted the option to question specific decisions made by the chair umpire, following the system already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
