The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the option to question specific rulings made by the official, echoing the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament recently, 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 effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
