The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the ability to question particular rulings from the official, echoing the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
