The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the option to contest specific rulings made by the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
