The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to challenge specific calls made by the official, following the system already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
