The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the ability to question certain rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the system already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
