Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to contest particular calls from the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
