Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to contest particular decisions made by the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
