The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to question particular calls from the official, mirroring the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.