The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to question specific decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 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 the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
