The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to question specific calls from the official, mirroring the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent 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 change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
