The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to challenge particular decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
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 addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
