🔗 Share this article Wimbledon Embraces Video Replay System for the First Time. Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology. Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament. Athletes will gain the option to contest particular rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open. This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests. This development comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges. Reviewable Decisions Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including: If a ball has double-bounced. If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past. Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally. Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can request. A Recent Example An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper. The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively." The umpire 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. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025. Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments. Further Updates Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in. Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology. Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament. Athletes will gain the option to contest particular rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open. This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests. This development comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges. Reviewable Decisions Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including: If a ball has double-bounced. If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past. Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally. Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can request. A Recent Example An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper. The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively." The umpire 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. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025. Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments. Further Updates Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in. Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.