The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the ability to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, following the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
