The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to challenge specific decisions made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
