Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge specific calls made by the official, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
