The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour 2010 Official Rulebook - Tennis Canada

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PLAYERSdees will be selected by the Communications staff and limitedto no more than eight (8) per session. Teleconferences mayinvolve more participants.iii.Tournament/WTA Tour Sponsor Autograph Sessions andHospitality VisitsAll players shall be required, if requested, to participate in hospitalityvisits, autograph sessions or other similar sponsorrelatedactivities.iv.Satellite TV/Radio ToursAll players shall be required, if requested, to participate insatellite television and radio tours.v. One-on-One InterviewsAll players shall be required, if requested, to conduct a minimumof six (6) one-on-one interviews per year (in addition tothe All Access Hour). One (1) of the one-on-one media interviewsshall be designated by the WTA, and the remaining five(5) shall be jointly agreed upon by the WTA and the player.vi.Photo OpportunitiesAll players shall be required, if requested, to participate in aminimum of two (2) photo opportunities per year. Each suchphoto opportunity shall be jointly agreed upon by the WTA andthe player.vii.Sponsor/WTA Tour Special Events and WTA Tour AwardsCeremonyAll players shall be required, if requested, to participate in aminimum of two (2) sponsor/WTA Tour special events or WTATour Awards Ceremony. The WTA shall provide at least 60days’ advance notice of the date and location of the WTA TourAwards Ceremony.81
PLAYERSviii. Tournament Withdrawal, Default and Retirement PressConferences and Public Relations Appearances(a)Prior to the Start of a TournamentWhen a player withdraws from a Tournament prior to itsstart, she will be required to do a media teleconference orlive press conference if the player is in the event marketand physically capable. (See page 17 for additionalrequirements applicable to Top 10 Players that withdrawfrom Premier Mandatory or Premier 5 CommitmentTournaments.)(b)After the Start of a TournamentIf a player defaults or retires after the start of aTournament, she will be required to do a press conference,as well as complete any public address announcements,tournament public relations appearances or mediaappearances reasonably requested by the WTA and/orTournament to announce her withdrawal, provided hermedical condition does not prevent such appearances.In either circumstance, a player shall be required to fulfillany scheduled ACES activities in the event market if theplayer is present, via telephone if the player did not travelto the event market or, where feasible, at the player’s nextscheduled Tournament, in which instance such activityshall be in addition to that Tournament’s ACES. In nocase will a player be required to remain in an event marketfor more than 48 hours after she withdraws in order tofulfill any ACES requirements.ix. Grand Slam/WTA Tour Championships ChampionMedia/Sponsor DayAll Grand Slam singles champions and WTA TourChampionships winners will be required to do a media/sponsorday (three [3] hour minimum) the Sunday and/or Mondayfollowing the final (at the WTA’s discretion). This post-Tournament activity is in addition to the time/activity commitmentrequired during a Grand Slam or WTA TourChampionships under ACES.x. Grand Slam Defending Champions Media Activity82
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TABLE OF CONTENTSTHE SONY ERICSSON
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THE SONY ERICSSON WTA TOURI. INTROD
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G. WTA TOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORSDirec
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While a player is elevated, she sha
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PLAYERSYear EndRankingPremierMandat
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Tournaments not played or have used
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PLAYERS1. Player Optionsa. The play
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prevent the circumvention, or perce
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PLAYERS(See Section IX for entries
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Page 55 and 56: PLAYERSthere are no Alternates sign
Page 57 and 58: PLAYERSii.Nomination Deadlines(a)(b
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Page 61 and 62: PLAYERSnumber of Singles Main Draw
Page 63 and 64: PLAYERSMain Draw Size Number of Bye
Page 65 and 66: PLAYERS(b)To determine the placemen
Page 67 and 68: PLAYERS• The next eligible player
Page 69 and 70: PLAYERS• The 13th seed fills the
Page 71 and 72: PLAYERS• The 25th seed takes the
Page 73 and 74: PLAYERSspot created by this move.(d
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Page 77 and 78: PLAYERSday of the Qualifying.* The
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Page 85 and 86: PLAYERSe. Optional ActivitiesAll ot
Page 87 and 88: time commitment if activities are r
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Page 97 and 98: PLAYERSiv.Non-compliance During Mat
Page 99 and 100: PLAYERSc. AppealsFine appeals must
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Page 103 and 104: PLAYERSinches (or 19.4 sq. cm) in s
Page 105 and 106: PLAYERSthe player, her clothing or
Page 107 and 108: PLAYERSD. TOILET/CHANGE OF ATTIRE B
Page 109 and 110: PLAYERSA player will receive a Time
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