The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the option to question specific decisions from the official, echoing the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
