The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour 2010 Official Rulebook - Tennis Canada

PLAYERSmedical examination by Tournament Physician and PHCP in Week2.Any player will automatically be withdrawn from Week 2 if:i. She has withdrawn or retired from a draw in Week 1 withoutcause or for unprofessional reasons;ii.iii.She fails to provide proof of medical examination from theTournament Physician/PHCP from Week 1 to the TournamentPhysician/PHCP of Week 2; orShe fails to receive a medical examination for Week 2 from theTournament Physician/PHCP.Any player who is discovered to have contravened this rule shallnot receive ranking points for Week 2. The player will also be subjectto a fine as permitted under these Rules. This rule does notapply to a player whose partner in doubles has been forced towithdraw or retire from their match.d. Requirements for all Withdrawals/RetirementsPrior to retiring from a match, a player is required to call for thePHCP and the Supervisor to give the reason for the retirement.Once a player has withdrawn on site, retired or defaulted from amatch, she is required to meet with the on-site PHCP and, at thediscretion of the PHCP, the Tournament Physician for an evaluationand assessment of the injury or illness prior to leaving theTournament city. Failure to meet the above requirements mayresult in a fine to the player.i. If it is a 1st round withdrawal/retirement, the player must submitto the on-site Supervisor a copy of the following: (a) signedWTA Tour Medical Information Form; (b) Withdrawal Form; and(c) First Round Retirement Form stating her reason for withdrawaland giving authorization for public release.ii.If it is a retirement in a match other than a 1st round, the playermust see the PHCP as above, and submit all required documentationto the Supervisor.e. Unsportsmanlike Conducti. In addition to the requirements set out above, for each 1st41