Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to challenge certain rulings from the official, echoing the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
