The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to contest particular decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
