Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the option to contest certain calls from the official, following the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
