Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the ability to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
