Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the right to question specific rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
