Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the right to contest particular decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
