The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to question specific decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
