The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the right to contest specific rulings from the official, following the protocol currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
