Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to question specific calls made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open 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 men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
