"We want to deliver the best possible experience for everyone" - Wimbledon set to utilise video review technology in 2026 championships

Tennis is becoming increasingly more synonymous with technology these days. With Electronic Line Calling now a familiar sight on both the ATP and WTA Tour, Wimbledon is now finally joining the party with video review technology now being available on six courts at SW19, the All England Club has announced.

It has been a stern topic in recent weeks with the rules being glanced over amid a serious incident at Indian Wells. Britain's Jack Draper was on the end of what seemed like a harsh hindrance call. He put his hands up halfway through a rally before a few shots later Daniil Medvedev struck the ball into the net. The Russian then made the excuse that Draper had distracted him, and it proved that the umpire was in agreement, handing the point to Medvedev in a crucial part of the quarterfinal.

His decision has been met with a lot of question marks, including from Medvedev himself, with the rule having been altered to not use video review for hindrance after the point. Wimbledon will be hoping to avoid situations like this one with the video review technology traversing to South London.

It is primarily used for situations like a suspected double bounce or whether the player has touched the net. The players on court can ask for this and a video will showcase the results and whether the point needs to be overturned. Adding to that, the scoreboards are in for a slight change. They will display a visual signal when shots are called out, reacting to complaints by fans that they could not hear the automated calls.

The automated line calls were the new thing in town at last year's champs, ending what was a familiar trend of line judges who had kept their place in the event, while other tournaments favoured the side of technology with it being a more accurate and reliable feature.

It continues an effort by Wimbledon to continue to make it better and to offer the best experience for the players and fans who make the trip to London in July. "Each year we look for ways to evolve and enhance Wimbledon, both on and off the court," Chief Executive Sally Bolton commented.

"Through various enhancements ranging from a new public dining offer, the introduction of Video Review technology, and improved accessibility for live Electronic Line Calling, we want to deliver the best possible experience for everyone at Wimbledon."

The key changes surrounding this topic will be that players are allowed to review specific judgment calls made by the Chair Umpire either on a point-ending call, when a player immediately stops play, or immediately after the completion of a point (in the case of hindrance). They will be available on Centre Court, No 1 Court, No 2 Court, No 3 Court, Court 12 and Court 18. There is no limit to how many reviews they wish to call upon. The qualifying will also have the visual indicators for live Electronic Line Calling.

The tournament is set to get underway from June 29 to July 12, just 100 days away. Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek won the tournament last year and will look to defend their triumphs while the best players in the world look to push them off their thrones.