The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge specific decisions from the official, following the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
