Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the option to contest specific rulings from the official, mirroring the system already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
