Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to contest particular rulings from the official, following the practice currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted 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 men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
