The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge certain rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
