The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding 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, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
