Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to question certain rulings made by the official, echoing the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use 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 will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
