Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the right to question certain decisions from the official, following the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
