The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to challenge specific calls made by the official, following the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
