The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the right to contest specific calls from the official, echoing the practice already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
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 season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major 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 ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
