The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to question particular rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
