The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the option to question specific decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open 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 ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
