The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the ability to question particular decisions from the official, echoing the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
