The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to contest particular decisions from the official, following the protocol currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system 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 step arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
