Wimbledon Embraces Video Replay System This Season.

Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.

Players will gain the ability to contest specific calls made by the official, mirroring the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.

This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.

This development arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.

Reviewable Decisions

Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:

• Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
• If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
• Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.

Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can request.

Practical Application

A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.

The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."

Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.

Wider Implementation

This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.

Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.

Other Changes

Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.

In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.