## STANDARDS SECTION XVIII - TOURNAMENT STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE 

*The WTA may substitute the WTA Logo positioned on the back fence with 3-D signage placed on-court as a mat where the Net Umpire chair surrounding is normally placed. 

(c) Two (2) identifications of the court manufacturer (maximum 20.13 square feet/1.87 square meters) may be permitted on the side of the court surface parallel to the sidelines. Such logo must be placed at least 1.5 meters (4.92 feet) from the doubles sideline. If used on a clay surface, the text must not protrude above the surface of the court. 

## ii. Behind the Court 

(See examples in Appendix H – On-Court Signage.) 

The back fences, back walls, net, net posts, line umpire boxes, and other fixtures on a court shall not be predominantly white, gray, yellow, or any other light color that can interfere with the vision of the players as determined by the Supervisor. 

## iii. Banners 

There can be no banners with predominantly white, gray, yellow, or any other light color backgrounds behind the ends of the court. Background and lettering on rotating/LED banners should be consistent with the color of the back walls. If placed in front of back walls, rotating/LED banners can change only during a change of ends. If placed in front of side walls, rotating banners can change only after completion of any game. 

When lighter lettering needs to be used on a darker background, PMS Color “Cool Gray” 4 to 6 (5 to 6 for outdoor tournaments) are the preferred colors. No colors can be used that interfere with the vision of the players as determined by the Supervisor. 

## d. Court Preparation 

Clay and loose surface courts must be swept, watered, and lines cleared before the start of all matches, if the Supervisor or Referee deems it necessary. Clay courts also may need to be watered and/or swept between sets if requested by the Supervisor or Referee. 

