The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to question specific calls from the chair umpire, following the system already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
