The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to contest specific decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
