The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to contest particular decisions made by the official, echoing the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
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.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
