Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the ability to question particular rulings from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
