The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to contest specific rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
