The All England Club has announced the introduction of video review technology at six courts during the Wimbledon 2023 tournament, which will begin implementing this technology starting June 29. This move comes after the adoption of the electronic line calling system last year, which was met with some controversy due to a technical malfunction during a doubles match involving a player named Sonay Kartal against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the fourth round.
The new technology will allow players participating in singles matches on the designated courts to challenge certain decisions made by the umpires, such as whether a ball has bounced twice or if a player has touched the net. This technology will also cover situations regarding disruptions, which could spark some debate, similar to what happened with British player Jack Draper, who lost a point at the Indian Wells tournament after the umpire ruled that a gesture he made distracted his opponent Daniil Medvedev, even though play continued after the point.
Additionally, electronic scoreboards will display a visual signal when balls go out, following fan feedback from the previous tournament about the difficulty of hearing automated calls.
Executive Director Sally Bolton stated: "Every year, we strive to find ways to develop and enhance the Wimbledon experience, both on and off the court. Through various improvements, ranging from new public dining offerings to the introduction of video review technology and enhancing accessibility for live electronic communications, we aim to provide the best possible experience for everyone at Wimbledon."