The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge particular calls made by the chair umpire, following the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
