The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to challenge certain calls made by the official, echoing the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
