Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the right to challenge certain decisions made by the official, echoing the system currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
