The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the right to contest particular decisions from the official, mirroring the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example 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 difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season 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 addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
