Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to challenge specific decisions from the chair umpire, following the protocol already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
