Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the ability to contest certain calls from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot 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 double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
