Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to challenge specific rulings made by the official, echoing the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
