Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the ability to question particular decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years 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 all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
