The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to challenge certain calls from the official, mirroring the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for 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 men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
