Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to contest certain calls made by the official, following the system currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
