Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the ability to question specific rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
