Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the ability to contest particular decisions from the official, echoing the practice already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
