The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour 2010 Official Rulebook - Tennis Canada

PLAYERSIf, however, a player does not consistently wear suchheadwear throughout her matches, or if the apparel manufacturer’scontract prohibits any identification other thanthat of the manufacturer on the headwear, the WTA mayrequire her to provide the sponsor and/or the WTA withbenefits commensurate with the value of wearing thepatch.Such benefits may include, for example:(i)(ii)(iii)One (1) or more full days of Tour/sponsor appearanceswhen the player is not at a Tournament;Participation at the sponsor’s request in one (1) ormore Pro-Ams or clinics when the player is not at aTournament; orAppearances/endorsements in one (1) or more sponsoradvertisements, provided that the sponsor doesnot directly compete with products endorsed by theplayer.The performance of such commitments shall not entitlethe player to any compensation from the WTA and/or thesponsor and shall be in addition to the player’s ACEScommitments.The benefits provided to the WTA and/or the sponsor mayalso include (unless precluded by the apparel manufacturer’scontract) wearing the WTA Tour/sponsor patch –as partial compliance with the rule – in less prominentplaces such as on the player’s shorts, skirt, strap and/orwristband.(c)On hats or headbandsNo player may enter into any arrangement or agreementthat prohibits her from wearing or incentivizes her not towear (by financial or other provisions) headwear bearingthe WTA Tour/sponsor patch.If a player enters into such an agreement or arrangement,her failure to wear the patch-bearing headwear in anymatch will be viewed as a separate violation of this rule.95