The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the option to question certain decisions made by the chair umpire, following the system currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
