The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge particular decisions from the official, mirroring the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
