The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the right to contest specific decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
