The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the option to contest specific rulings from the official, mirroring the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. 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 women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
