The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the option to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
