The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the option to challenge particular decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season 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 graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 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 the qualifying venue.
