g. Area for Player Personal Health Care and Fitness Providers 

Where space is available at WTA 1000 and WTA 500 Tournaments, a private room/area with a partition and treatment table should be provided for players to receive treatment from their personal health care providers and fitness professionals. The room/area should be accessible and professional (i.e., not under stairwells or in player lounges, hallways, general gym areas, or Tournament staff areas). This area should be set up by the first day of Qualifying. 

Players’ health care providers are required to provide their own equipment and medical supplies. 

## 3. Treatment On Court 

Only WTA-approved personnel are permitted to provide treatment on court. Unauthorized personnel shall not be allowed on court during a match, Medical Time-Out, or when a player is being treated by a PHCP, Tournament Physician, or Emergency Services. 

## 4. Physician 

The Tournament Director must appoint a Chief Tournament Physician to coordinate the local medical team. Each Tournament Physician must complete the Tournament Physician SmartSheet and provide it to a SS&M Department, Tournament Relations staff member no later than ninety (90) days prior to the event. 

The local medical team should include no more than two (2) assistant physicians. The Tournament Physician may assist in providing medical care for spectators and Tournament staff; however, the priority will be to care for the Players. Therefore, it is recommended that separate medical staff, such as first aid or paramedics, be appointed to care for spectators and Tournament staff. Also, it is recommended that the emergency medical staff is either able to respond within a five (5) minute transit time to the Tournament site or available on-site at all times during play. 

a. Physician Skills and Medical Qualifications 

The Tournament Physician must: 

i. Specialize in orthopedic, internal medicine, or primary care sports medicine and tennis; 

ii. Be licensed and insured in the country and jurisdiction of the Tournament by an insurance carrier acceptable to the WTA; 

