The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to question specific decisions from the official, following the system currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use 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 rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
