Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the option to contest particular calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
