The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the option to contest specific rulings made by the official, following the practice currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
