Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the ability to contest certain decisions made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
