Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the right to contest particular calls made by the official, echoing the protocol already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
