The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge certain rulings made by the official, echoing the system currently in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.