Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge particular rulings from the official, mirroring the system already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
