Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to contest certain decisions from the official, following the protocol currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
