The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the option to contest particular rulings made by the official, mirroring the system already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system 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 next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 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 sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
