The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the ability to challenge particular decisions from the official, echoing the protocol already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
