The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to challenge specific decisions made by the official, echoing the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
