The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to contest specific decisions from the official, following the system already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system 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 will have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
