Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the option to challenge particular decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
