The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the right to challenge particular decisions from the official, following the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system 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 ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
