Wimbledon Championships will introduce video review technology for the first time this year, allowing players to challenge specific decisions made by the chair umpire.
The system will be available on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament, and on other show courts during singles matches. It brings Wimbledon in line with the US Open and Australian Open, where the technology is already in use.
Players will be able to request reviews on issues such as double bounces or whether the ball touched an opponent, but cannot challenge electronic line calls.
No limit on player challenges
Unlike traditional challenge systems, there will be no restriction on the number of reviews a player can request. Reviews can also be used at the end of a point if a player believes there has been hindrance.
Recent examples on tour highlight its growing importance, with players increasingly using the system in tight situations.
Part of wider tech evolution
The move follows the introduction of electronic line calling (ELC) by the All England Lawn Tennis Club last year, which replaced line judges after more than a century.
Additional improvements will also be made for spectators, including visual indicators on scoreboards to show whether a ball is in or out, complementing the audio calls.
Qualifying event expansion announced
With 100 days to go before the tournament begins, organisers have also confirmed an increase in daily capacity at the Roehampton qualifying event from 3,500 to 4,000 spectators.
The changes underline Wimbledon’s push to modernise while maintaining its traditions, as technology continues to play a bigger role in top-level tennis.
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