Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the option to question specific rulings from the chair umpire, following the system already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
