Wimbledon Introduces Video Review System for the First Time.
The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the ability to contest certain calls from the official, echoing the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible 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 matches.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
