Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to contest particular calls from the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
