Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to challenge particular decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. 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 ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
