The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the option to question specific rulings from the official, echoing the practice already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
