The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the ability to question specific calls made by the official, mirroring the system already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
