Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, following the system already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
