The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the option to challenge particular decisions from the official, echoing the protocol already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans 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 tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
