Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to question certain rulings from the official, mirroring the protocol already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
