The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to question specific rulings from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
