Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the option to question particular rulings from the official, following the practice already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
