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Wimbledon to introduce video review technology for first time
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The All England Club announced that the oldest tennis championship will implement a historic technological change by introducing on-court and show court reviews starting June 29, allowing players to challenge chair umpire decisions for the first time in its history while electronic line calling remains unchanged as unchallengeable.
Key Points
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1Wimbledon will introduce video review technology for the first time at this year's tournament.
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2Players are allowed to challenge judgment calls made by chair umpires using new VAR-style rules, but cannot dispute electronic line calling decisions.
Perspectives
Wimbledon will use video review technology for the first time at this year's tournament. The All England Club said that Centre Court, No.1 court - one of its second-biggest stadiums and four other show courts are where it is available.
— (Cnnturk)'VAR'-style umpiring will be introduced to Wimbledon for the first time this year after line judges were replaced by electronic calling last season
— (Independent.co.uk)