Walkover - Match did not begin because a) losing player was ill or injured or b) losing player was subjected to penalties of the Code of Conduct before first serve of match was struck or otherwise not permitted by the WTA or Tournament official to play. This would not be used when a Lucky Loser is substituted. 

Wild Card  - Players chosen by the Tournament Director to fill designated spots in the draw. 

Withdrawal  - The written communication by a player after her acceptance into a Tournament that officially notifies the WTA that the player will not participate in the Tournament. 

Withdrawal Statement  - A statement provided at the time of a player’s withdrawal that contains the reason for her withdrawal and a suitable, in WTA Communications Department’s discretion, quotation that the WTA may release to the media and public. 

WTA 125  - Tournaments sanctioned and licensed by the WTA that offer hospitality to the players, in addition to minimum prize money of $125,000, and are eligible for inclusion of their results on the WTA Rankings. 

WTA Logo  - The logo that includes the WTA name and the name of any Title/Premier/ Presenting sponsor, if applicable. 

WTA Rankings  - The worldwide computer rankings for women’s Professional Tennis. 

WTA Tournaments  - The Tournaments comprising the WTA. 

WTBA  - Women’s Tennis Benefit Association. 

Year-End WTA Rankings  - The WTA Rankings produced immediately following the previous year’s WTA Finals. 

Years of Service Player  - A player thirty-four (34) years of age or older as of January 1 of the current Tour Year. 

