The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the right to question particular calls made by the official, mirroring the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian 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 implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
