The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the ability to question particular decisions from the chair umpire, following the system currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
