Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the option to challenge specific calls from the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
