Wimbledon will introduce video review technology for the first time this year, allowing players to challenge certain chair umpire calls.
The move aligns the tournament with the US Open and Australian Open, where similar systems are already in place.The technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One, and on the remaining four show courts during singles matches.
Players will not challenge electronic line calling (ELC), introduced last year, but can request reviews on key decisions such as double bounces or opponent interference.
Players gain greater control over match decisions
There is no limit on the number of reviews a player can request, including points potentially affected by hindrance. Daniil Medvedev recently used the system against Jack Draper at Indian Wells, after Draper signaled that a forehand might have been long. Umpire Aurelie Tourte reviewed the play on her tablet, ruling Draper guilty of hindrance and awarding Medvedev the point.
Draper admitted the situation was tricky but felt Medvedev “played the rules quite well” and his gesture likely did not distract the Russian. The US Open has employed video reviews since 2023, with the Australian Open adopting them in 2025.
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By next season, the men’s ATP Tour will implement the system across all tournaments, reflecting growing acceptance in professional tennis.
Additionally, Wimbledon will add visual indicators on scoreboards to complement audio calls, helping spectators confirm ball placements. Net posts flashing red for out balls, as seen at this year’s Australian Open, will provide clear visual cues. With 100 days to go, the AELTC also announced qualifying competition capacity in Roehampton will rise from 3,500 to 4,000 per day.
Tags: Wimbledon, AELTC, video review technology, electronic line calling, ELC, Aurelie Tourte, Daniil Medvedev, Jack Draper.
