Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the option to challenge specific decisions made by the official, following the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
