Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 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 all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
