The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the ability to challenge particular calls from the official, echoing the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
