The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to contest certain calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
