The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to challenge specific decisions from the chair umpire, following the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
