Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to contest specific rulings from the chair umpire, following the practice already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
