The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge certain calls made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will 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 solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
