The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the right to contest certain rulings from the official, following the system currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie 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.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
