Wimbledon Introduces Video Challenge Technology for the First Time.

Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.

Athletes will gain the option to contest particular rulings from the official, mirroring the practice already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.

This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.

This development follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.

Reviewable Decisions

Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other situations, including:

• If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
• Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
• Possible interference end of a rally.

Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.

A Recent Example

A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.

The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."

The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.

Wider Implementation

This technology are not new for Grand Slams. 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 the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.

Other Changes

A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.

Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.