The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the option to question specific decisions from the official, following the protocol already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology 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 WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
