Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the ability to question specific rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
