Wimbledon Adopts Video Review System This Season.

Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.

Competitors will gain the option to contest certain rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.

This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.

This development comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.

Reviewable Decisions

Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:

• If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
• If a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
• Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.

Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.

Case in Point

A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.

The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."

Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.

Broader Adoption

Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.

Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.

Other Changes

Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.

This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.

Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.