The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to question specific decisions from the official, echoing the protocol currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
