Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay Technology This Season.

Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.

Competitors will gain the option to question certain decisions made by the official, following the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.

This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.

This move comes just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.

What Can Be Reviewed?

Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:

• If a ball has double-bounced.
• If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
• Potential interference end of a point.

Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.

Case in Point

A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.

Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."

Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.

Wider Implementation

This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.

Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.

Other Changes

A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.

Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.