Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge particular rulings made by the official, echoing the system already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 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 will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
