The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the option to question certain decisions from the official, following the practice already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
