Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the right to question certain decisions made by the official, following the practice already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
