## 9. ACES Rewards Program 

In recognition of players’ ACES commitment, the WTA shall present a year- end award to the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment to the ACES Program for the Tour Year. The WTA shall determine which player is selected based on a points system throughout the Tour Year. 

## 10. Non-ACES Program Mandatory Activities 

It is understood and agreed that players are required to perform additional non-ACES Program mandatory activities as set forth in this Rulebook, including but not limited to activities set forth in Media/Sponsor/Public Relations Responsibilities below and in Sections VI.A.8 and VI.B.8 - Media Requirements at the WTA Finals and WTA Elite Trophy. 

## B. MEDIA/SPONSOR/PUBLIC RELATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES 

## 1. Additional Player Responsibilities Beyond ACES 

In addition to ACES requirements, all Main Draw singles and doubles players must make themselves available for the activities set forth in sub- Sections a through e below, including any activities involving Tournament or WTA sponsors that conflict with players’ personal sponsors unless, in WTA’s reasonable discretion, the players’ participation in such activities will jeopardize their relationships with their personal sponsors. 

a. Pre-Match Interview 

Players are required to conduct one (1) pre-match host broadcaster television interview, which shall be coordinated by the WTA. Such interview shall be no more than three (3) minutes in length and shall be conducted prior to the start of the match at one (1) of the following locations: 

i. The on-court entrance; 

ii. The practice courts; or 

iii. A mobile location convenient to the player. 

b. Post-Match Media Activities 

i. Scope 

Players are required to be available for at least twenty (20) minutes but no more than sixty (60) minutes to participate in post-match 

