The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge particular rulings from the official, following the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
