The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge specific calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the system already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
