The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to contest certain rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
