Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to challenge particular calls made by the official, echoing the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
