The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to contest certain decisions made by the chair umpire, following the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie 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 all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
