The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the option to challenge particular calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years 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 the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
