The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to question certain rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent 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
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
