Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the option to contest particular decisions from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews 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 increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
