The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to challenge certain decisions made by the official, following the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
