Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the option to contest particular decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
