The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the option to question certain calls from the official, mirroring the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open 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 ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
