The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to question certain decisions made by the official, mirroring the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative example 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 official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
