The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the option to contest certain rulings from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
