The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the option to contest certain decisions from the official, echoing the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
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 show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
