Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to contest particular rulings made by the official, following the system currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
