The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the option to contest specific decisions from the official, mirroring the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years 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 in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
