The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to contest certain rulings from the official, mirroring the practice already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of 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 Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
