Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the option to question particular rulings made by the official, following the practice currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
