Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to challenge particular decisions made by the official, mirroring the system already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
