The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the option to question particular rulings made by the official, following the system currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
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 matches.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
