The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the right to contest specific decisions from the official, mirroring the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
