Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the ability to challenge certain rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
