The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to question certain calls from the official, following the protocol currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
