The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the ability to question particular rulings made by the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
