The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the ability to contest particular calls from the official, mirroring the system already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
