Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the option to contest specific calls from the chair umpire, following the practice already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
