The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to question particular calls from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
