The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the right to contest particular decisions made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
