Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the ability to contest particular rulings made by the official, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
