The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge particular decisions from the official, echoing the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court 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 move follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
