The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the option to question particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
