The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest certain rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system 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 matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
