The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
