## VIII. WTA RANKING SYSTEM 

## A. GENERAL 

## 1. Description 

The worldwide computer rankings for women’s Professional Tennis (“WTA Rankings”) reflect a player’s performance in Tournament play and determine player acceptances and seeding for all Tournaments. The WTA Rankings are computed and published weekly by the WTA from its Florida Office. 

All Rules in this Section VIII are subject to the Rules in Section VI regarding the WTA Finals and WTA Elite Trophy. 

## 2. Eligibility 

a. Age Requirements 

i. Players under the age of 14 

Players under the age of 14 cannot obtain a WTA Ranking. If a player under the age of 14 plays singles or doubles in a Tournament, that Tournament and the points acquired during play will not be counted for ranking purposes for that player. 

ii. Players aged 14 through 17 

If a player plays singles or doubles in a Tournament that exceeds the number permitted to be played under the Age Eligibility Rule (see Section X.A), that Tournament and the points acquired during play will not be counted for ranking purposes for that player. 

b. Number of Tournaments 

Players must earn (i) ranking points in at least three (3) valid Tournaments, or (ii) a minimum of ten (10) singles ranking points or ten (10) doubles ranking points in one (1) or more valid Tournaments, in order to appear on the WTA Rankings. 

## 3. Processing of Rankings 

a. Timing 

WTA Tournaments plus ITF $100,000, $80,000 and $60,000 events (as long as the ITF events are completed by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern time on 

