The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to contest certain decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
