🔗 Share this article Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay Technology for the First Time. Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology. Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament. Players are granted the option to challenge particular decisions from the official, mirroring the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open. This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests. This development comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges. Reviewable Decisions Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including: If a tennis ball has bounced twice. Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past. Potential interference end of a point. Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for. A Recent Example A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent. Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively." Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent. Broader Adoption This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year. Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events. Other Changes Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out. Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology. Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament. Players are granted the option to challenge particular decisions from the official, mirroring the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open. This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests. This development comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges. Reviewable Decisions Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including: If a tennis ball has bounced twice. Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past. Potential interference end of a point. Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for. A Recent Example A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent. Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively." Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent. Broader Adoption This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year. Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events. Other Changes Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out. Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.