Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the option to contest particular calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine 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 hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
