The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest certain rulings from the chair umpire, following the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One 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 All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
