Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the option to contest certain rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd 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 further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
