The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to challenge specific decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
