Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to question certain calls made by the official, following the protocol already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
