The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors are granted the right to question certain decisions made by the chair umpire, following the protocol already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
