The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the option to question certain calls made by the official, echoing the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology 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 the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
