The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge particular calls from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
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 umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
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 all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
