The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
