The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the option to contest particular decisions made by the official, mirroring the protocol already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
