The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to question certain rulings made by the official, mirroring the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
