Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to challenge certain rulings from the official, echoing the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
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 next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
