The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the right to question specific decisions from the official, echoing the practice currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place 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 verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
