Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the option to question particular rulings made by the official, following the practice currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
