🔗 Share this article Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay Technology for the First Time. Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems. Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament. Competitors will gain the ability to question specific rulings from the chair umpire, following the system already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open. This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches. This development comes just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials. Reviewable Decisions Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other situations, including: Whether a ball has bounced twice. Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past. Possible interference end of a rally. Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can request. Case in Point An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent. The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively." Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev. Wider Implementation Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025. Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events. Other Changes A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in. Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems. Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament. Competitors will gain the ability to question specific rulings from the chair umpire, following the system already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open. This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches. This development comes just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials. Reviewable Decisions Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other situations, including: Whether a ball has bounced twice. Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past. Possible interference end of a rally. Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can request. Case in Point An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent. The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively." Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev. Wider Implementation Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025. Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events. Other Changes A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in. Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.