The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the right to contest specific calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 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 plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
