Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge specific rulings made by the official, following the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. 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 women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
