The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the ability to question certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
