The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the ability to contest specific calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
