The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the option to challenge specific calls made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 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.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
