The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge specific rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
