The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to question particular calls from the official, mirroring the protocol already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use 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 follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not 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 video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
