The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the right to contest specific rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 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.
