The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the right to question particular decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the system already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
