The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the option to contest particular calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't 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 the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
