The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour 2010 Official Rulebook - Tennis Canada

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