The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the option to question certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
