ii. on the front or side (over the ear) of her hat, headband, or other acceptable headwear (“headwear”), and the WTA patch must be three (3) square inches (19 sq. cm) in size. 

While a player may comply with this Rule by wearing the patch in either location, the WTA prefers that she wear the patch on her shirt. In either location, the player may wear the WTA patch in addition to the maximum allowable number of manufacturer or commercial patches, and the clothing or headwear manufacturer may incorporate the WTA patch into the design and color scheme of the headwear subject to WTA approval of the visibility of the patch. Each player is responsible for having the patch visible and properly adhered to her clothing or headwear for the entirety of her match. WTA staff members are not responsible for delivering patches to players on court but may do so at their discretion. 

b. Exception - Player Clothing Contracts Prohibiting Non-Manufacturer Identification 

If a player has a clothing manufacturer contract that prohibits her from wearing any identification other than manufacturer identification in the locations in sub-Sections a.i and a.ii above (or in sub-Section a.ii and the player does not wear headwear consistently during the match), then the WTA may require her to provide benefits commensurate with the value of wearing the patch, including but not limited to: 

i. one (1) or more full days of WTA appearances when the player is not at a Tournament; 

ii. participation in one (1) or more Pro-Ams or clinics when the player is not at a Tournament; or 

iii. appearances/endorsements in one (1) or more WTA advertisements. 

In addition, subject to the player’s clothing manufacturer contract, the WTA requests that any player claiming this exception uses reasonable efforts to wear the WTA patch in a less prominent place (e.g., on her shorts, skirt, strap, wristband, etc.). A player’s performance of such benefits does not entitle her to any compensation from the WTA and is in addition to her ACES commitments. 

A player claiming this exemption must submit to the WTA written proof of the clothing manufacturer contract to substantiate her claim, which the WTA may accept or reject in its reasonable discretion. 

