Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to contest particular rulings made by the official, following the protocol already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.