Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the option to challenge particular rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can request.
Case in Point
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 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 all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
