(i) the player withdraws/retires from a singles match which was scheduled during the same Tournament; 

(ii) the player is declared unfit to play singles or doubles at the same tournament; 

(iii) the player also withdraws from playing singles in a Tournament to be held the following week at the time she withdraws from doubles; or 

(iv) the player does not play singles in a tennis event the following week. 

c. WTA Finals and WTA Elite Trophy 

The Tournament will retain the difference in prize money. 

For withdrawals during the WTA Finals and WTA Elite Trophy, see Section VI. 

## 2. Byes 

a. A player or team who receives one (1) or more consecutive byes and loses her/their first match played will receive prize money for the round reached. 

b. A player or team who receives one (1) or more consecutive byes and defaults or withdraws from her/their next round will not receive any prize money. 

## 3. Walkovers 

A player or team who receives a walkover in any round will receive prize money for the round reached. 

## 4. Defaults 

For any disciplinary default occurring in a Tournament after the match begins, 

a. The advancing player or team will receive prize money for the round reached; and 

b. The defaulting player or team will lose all prize money earned for that event at that Tournament, except that if one member of a doubles team did not cause the default, she will receive prize money from the previous round. 

