## VIII. THE CODE 

## IX. FEDEX ATP RANKINGS 

## 9.01 Definitions 

A. The 2021 FedEx ATP Doubles Team Rankings is the mathematical method of ranking men’s doubles pairs on a calendar-year basis. 

B.  The FedEx ATP Rankings and the FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings are the objective merit-based method used for determining qualification for entry and seeding in all tournaments for both singles and doubles. 

C. The FedEx ATP Rankings and FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings are run approximately 45 times per year. 

D. Every player who has earned FedEx ATP Rankings points or FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings points in an eligible professional tournament during the entry ranking peri - od is included in the FedEx ATP Rankings or FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings. 

E. The FedEx ATP Rankings or FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings period is the immediate past 52 weeks, except for: 

* Nitto ATP Finals, singles and doubles, which is dropped on the Monday following the last ATP Tour event of the following year. 

* ITF tournaments that are only entered into the system on the second Monday following the tournament’s week. 

Once entered, all tournaments, except for the Nitto ATP Finals, remain in the system for 52 consecutive weeks. 

## 9.02 Eligibility 

Unless otherwise approved by ATP, FedEx ATP Rankings and FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings points are awarded to all tournaments or series of tournaments that meet the following criteria. (An event seeking an exception must petition ATP in writing at least 90 days in advance of the tournament.): 

A.  Events classified as ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour events. Also, Grand Slam, ITF M 25+H, ITF M 25, ITF M 15+H and ITF M 15 events. 

B.  Prize money must be paid in a manner consistent with the breakdowns approved by ATP. 

C.  Selection of direct acceptances shall be determined according to the FedEx ATP Rankings or FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings. The FedEx ATP Rankings and FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings lists utilized shall not be more than 42 days prior to the start of the tournament. 

D.  The minimum size for a draw is 28 singles players and 16 doubles teams unless otherwise approved by ATP. 

E. The composition of the draws shall be consistent with ATP rules. Tournaments are required to provide hotel accommodation consistent with ATP rules. 

