The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to contest certain rulings made by the official, mirroring the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
