The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the ability to challenge specific decisions from the official, echoing the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
