## XI. WTA PLAYER MEMBERSHIP 

## A. MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS 

## 1. Full Membership 

a. Eligibility 1 

A player is eligible for Full Membership status if she: (a) earned a year- end WTA Ranking of 150 or better in singles or 50 or better in doubles in one (1) of the past two (2) Tour Years; and (b) played in a minimum of six (6) WTA Tournaments (including Grand Slams but not WTA 125 Tournaments) in the most recent Tour Year. 

b. Benefits 

This membership entitles players to all the benefits and voting privileges available to Full Members of the WTA and the WTBA. (See Section XI.B.) 

c. Annual Dues 

The annual membership dues are $1,500. 

## 2. Associate Membership 

Associate Membership is not available to any player who qualifies for Full Membership. 

a. Eligibility 

A player is eligible for Associate Membership status if she: (a) has earned a WTA Singles Ranking of 750 or a WTA Doubles Ranking of 250 for at least one (1) week in one (1) of the past two (2) Tour Years; and (b) has participated in a minimum of one (1) WTA Tournament (including Grand Slams but not WTA 125 Tournaments) in one (1) of the past two (2) Tour Years. 

b. Benefits 

This membership entitles players to all the benefits available to Associate Members of the WTA and the WTBA. (See Section XI.B.) 

1 See 2021 COVID-19 Rules for temporary changes. 

