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## STANDARDS SECTION XVIII - TOURNAMENT STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE 

on site and handled by the locker room attendants, or directly at the official hotel. Laundry service costs should be reasonable (whether per item or per bag), and must be approved by the WTA at least one (1) month prior to the Tournament. 

## 17. Lighting 

a. Specifications and Measurements 

Lighting must be distributed evenly on the court, with the minimum and recommended standards as stated in the chart below. 

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 *Or no lower than other non-show court lights at the facility. 

It is the responsibility of the Tournament Director to ensure, upon final preparation of the tennis courts before the Tournament commences, that all court specifications, including lighting measurements, comply with the standards set forth in Appendix I – Light Measurements. 

Measurements should be taken from approximately three (3) feet (0.914 meters) above the court. 

The Supervisor has the authority to suspend play on any court if the intensity of illumination, in his/her judgment, is insufficient for Professional Tennis. 

b. Second Court for Outdoor Night Matches 

If an outdoor Tournament holds night sessions, a second match court with lighting that meets Tour standards will be required. 

