Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to question specific decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
