The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the right to question specific decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
