The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the option to question specific rulings made by the official, mirroring the protocol already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
