The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
