The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge certain decisions from the official, mirroring the system already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
