Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to question particular rulings from the chair umpire, following the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't 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 women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
