The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to question certain rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
