Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to question specific decisions made by the chair umpire, following the system currently in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented 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 verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
