The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to question particular calls from the chair umpire, following the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
