The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to question certain decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It 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 WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
