The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge particular rulings made by the chair umpire, following the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
