The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the ability to contest certain decisions made by the chair umpire, following the system already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
