Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, following the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use 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 all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
