The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the right to challenge specific decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
