Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the option to question specific rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
