Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge certain decisions made by the chair umpire, following the protocol already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
