The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge particular calls from the chair umpire, following the system already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
