The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge specific rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam 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 move arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
