The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge particular calls from the official, following the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system 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 the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
