Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the option to question particular decisions from the official, following the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
