The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge particular rulings from the official, mirroring the practice already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. 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 next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
