The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the ability to contest certain rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court 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 comes just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
