Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the option to question specific calls from the official, mirroring the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
