Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the ability to contest specific calls from the official, echoing the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
