Wimbledon introduces video review on six courts for this year’s tournament

Wimbledon will introduce video review technology on six courts for the first time this year, allowing players to challenge umpire decisions. The system, already used in other Grand Slams, will be available throughout the tournament starting June 29

London: Wimbledon will use video review technology for the first time at this year’s tournament, the All England Club announced on Saturday.

The oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament will have the technology available on Centre Court, No 1 Court, the club’s second-biggest stadium, and four other show courts.

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Players will be allowed to review specific calls made by the chair umpire, such as double bounces.

Video review made its Grand Slam debut at the 2023 US Open. The Australian Open also uses the technology.

Centre Court and No 1 Court will have video review available throughout the tournament, which starts on June 29. The technology will be used on No 2 Court, No 3 Court, Court 12 and Court 18 for singles matches.

Players will not be limited in the number of reviews they can request.

Video review is separate from the electronic line-calling used for ruling balls in or out.

Last year, Wimbledon replaced line judges with electronic line-calling, though it was not without issues.