The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge particular decisions made by the official, mirroring the protocol already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
