The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge certain decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
