The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the right to challenge particular decisions made by the official, mirroring the protocol currently in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common 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
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
