The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to question particular calls from the official, mirroring the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded 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 Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years 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 plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
