The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to contest specific decisions from the official, echoing the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought 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.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
