for each subsequent offense she commits in a Tournament category in the current Tour Year (i.e., $1,200, $2,400). 

## 5. Excused Withdrawals 

a. Definition 

Excused Withdrawals include each of the following: 

i. Singles Excused Withdrawals 

Subject to the procedures and restrictions in sub-Section b below, no more than two (2) times per Tour Year, a player may withdraw from the singles competition at a WTA Tournament without receiving a Late Withdrawal fine (“Singles Excused Withdrawal”), provided the WTA receives her official withdrawal before the start of her first match (Qualifying or Main Draw). 

ii. Doubles Excused Withdrawals 

Subject to the procedures and restrictions in sub-Section b below, no more than four (4) times per Tour Year, a player may withdraw from the doubles competition at a WTA Tournament without receiving a Late Withdrawal fine (“Doubles Excused Withdrawal”), provided the WTA receives her official withdrawal before her first match. 

iii. Off-Season Excused Withdrawals 

Subject to the procedures and restrictions in sub-Section b below, each player may use one (1) additional Singles Excused Withdrawal and one (1) additional Doubles Excused Withdrawal to withdraw from a WTA 125 Tournament that occurs during November or December of a calendar year (“Off-Season Excused Withdrawals”). 

b. Procedures and Restrictions 

The following procedures and restrictions apply to sub-Section (a) above: 

i. A player must use best efforts to withdraw under an Excused Withdrawal at least twelve (12) hours before the start of her first match. If she uses an Excused Withdrawal within twelve (12) hours before her first match, the WTA, in its sole discretion, may impose a Late Withdrawal fine; provided, however, that if the WTA imposes a Late Withdrawal fine, the withdrawal will not count as an Excused Withdrawal. 

