The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the ability to question particular rulings made by the official, following the practice currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
