The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the right to question specific rulings from the official, following the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
