Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors are granted the option to question certain rulings from the official, following the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
