The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge certain calls from the official, following the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
