The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the option to contest specific decisions from the official, following the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational 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 contests.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
