The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the right to contest particular calls from the official, mirroring the protocol 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 throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
