The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge specific calls made by the official, following the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
