Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the ability to contest particular decisions from the chair umpire, following the system already in operation at each of the US Open 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 move comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If 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 no cap on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
