Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
