🔗 Share this article Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay System for the First Time. The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology. Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year. Athletes will gain the ability to contest certain calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major. This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests. This move comes just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges. Scope of Challenges Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as: Whether a ball has bounced twice. Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play. Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally. Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can request. Case in Point An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent. Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively." The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent. Wider Implementation This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025. Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments. Other Changes A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system. This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out. Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology. Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year. Athletes will gain the ability to contest certain calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major. This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests. This move comes just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges. Scope of Challenges Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as: Whether a ball has bounced twice. Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play. Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally. Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can request. Case in Point An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent. Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively." The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent. Wider Implementation This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025. Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments. Other Changes A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system. This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out. Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.