Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the right to question particular rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. 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.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
