Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the ability to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
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 situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
