The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to challenge specific calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.