The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the ability to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, following the system already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
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 difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
