The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the ability to question certain calls from the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use 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 in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
