The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the right to challenge specific decisions made by the official, echoing the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology 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 staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
