The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the ability to question specific decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
