Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the right to question specific rulings from the official, echoing the practice currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian 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 implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
