The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the right to question particular rulings from the chair umpire, following the system currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
