Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to challenge specific decisions from the chair umpire, following the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
