The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest particular rulings made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
