Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the right to question specific decisions made by the official, mirroring the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It 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 tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 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 whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
