The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge particular rulings made by the official, mirroring the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
