Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the option to challenge certain calls from the official, following the protocol already in use 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 Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
