The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to contest certain decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
