The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to contest specific rulings from the official, following the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
