The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the ability to question particular decisions made by the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted 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 men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
