Wimbledon Introduces Video Review Technology for the First Time.

Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.

Athletes will gain the ability to question particular calls made by the chair umpire, following the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.

This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.

This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.

What Can Be Reviewed?

Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:

• If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
• If a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
• Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.

Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.

Practical Application

A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.

Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."

Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.

Broader Adoption

Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.

Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.

Additional Innovations

A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.

This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.

In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.