Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to question specific rulings from the official, following the protocol already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
