The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to question certain decisions made by the official, following the practice currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use 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 development follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
