The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to contest certain decisions from the official, mirroring the protocol already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation 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 staging singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
