The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the right to question specific rulings made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent 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 change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
