Wimbledon Embraces Video Challenge Technology This Season.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to challenge specific rulings from the official, mirroring the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
