The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to contest certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
