Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge specific decisions made by the official, following the practice currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
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:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.