Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to challenge specific decisions made by the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
