The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the option to question specific decisions made by the official, echoing the practice currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
