The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the ability to question certain decisions made by the official, echoing the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court 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 move arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
