The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to contest certain decisions from the official, mirroring the practice already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
