The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to question certain calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
