Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the option to question specific rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol currently in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
