The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the ability to contest certain decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
