Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the option to question particular decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
