The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge specific calls from the official, following the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
