The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the ability to question specific decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
