The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the option to contest certain decisions from the official, echoing the protocol currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
