The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge particular decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
