Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the option to contest specific rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
