The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the option to contest certain calls from the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
