Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the right to challenge certain rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
