The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the ability to question certain decisions from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
