The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to contest certain rulings from the official, following the protocol already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
