UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT) Rules and Regulations
Effective: January 2, 2024 to December 31, 2024 unless revised earlier.
Last revision: March 15, 2024
I. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
Universal Tennis LLC (UTR) has created the UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT) Tournament Rules and Regulations
for the purpose of providing fair and reasonable rules for the orderly and uniform conduct of
international professional tennis tournaments as part of the tour. All references to the UTR in these
Regulations shall mean Universal Tennis LLC and PTT shall mean UTR Pro Tennis Tour. These Regulations
shall be applicable to all Tournaments sanctioned as part of the UTR Pro Tennis Tour.
For these UTR PTT Rules and Regulations, the following definitions shall apply:
● Regulations refer to UTR PTT Rules and Regulations including the Code of Conduct (the Code),
applicable appendices, UTR PTT Organizational Requirements, and the ITF Rules of Tennis. These
Regulations can be amended from time to time by UTR.
● UTR PTT Organizational Requirements, also known as Organizational Requirements, are the
Regulations that a Tournament Organizer must follow when running a PTT tournament.
● The Tournament Week is an assigned week on the calendar for each PTT tournament defined by
the date of the Monday of that week. Both Qualifying and Main Draw will begin on Sunday and
the tournament must finish no later than Sunday of the same week.
● Each player entrant in a PTT tournament agrees as a condition of such entry to abide by and be
subject to these regulations and any other regulations, policies, or requirements as enforced by
a Tournament Organizer, approved by UTR for inclusion on the player's entry form.
● Approval to sanction a PTT tournament may be subject to conditions imposed by UTR in its sole
discretion.
● UTR reserves the right to refuse approval of, or cancel at any time, any previously sanctioned or
scheduled PTT tournament for reasons of health, safety, security, any other potential or
perceived threat to any persons attending the PTT; weather or any other factors that may
prohibit the successful running of the PTT(s), without any liability on behalf of the Tournament
Organizer, or UTR. This is a non-exhaustive list.
● For the avoidance of doubt, neither UTR or the Tournament Organizer shall be liable to any
players or any other persons or entities for any costs that they might have incurred in relation to
such canceled competitions, including, without limitation, any transport and/or accommodation
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costs. The decision to cancel a tournament will be made on behalf of UTR by the PTT
Management Team. The reason/s for the decision does not need to be disclosed to any party
and any information communicated by UTR will be at UTR’s discretion. For this reason, it is
recommended that players obtain travel insurance to cover flight cancellations and other
disruptions in travel.
Tournament Personnel
1. Tournament Director/Administrator
Each UTR PTT tournament must have one or more persons (i.e. the Tournament Director(s)) to be the
point of contact for UTR for all communications. The Tournament Director will be responsible for all
aspects of the organization of the tournament, with the exception of all matters relating to the UTR
rules of competition and format, the Rules of Tennis and all on-court issues, which are the responsibility
of the Referee onsite.
The Tournament Director and/or Tournament Administrator must be on-site throughout the whole
tournament, willing and ready to address any problems related to the organization of the tournament,
players, officials, media and spectators. He/she must be English speaking and have an awareness of and
understand the responsibilities of his/her position. He/she is prohibited from competing in a tournament
for which he/she is undertaking this/these role(s).
The Tournament Director must have a private office with a computer, desk, internet access, and a
minimum of one international telephone line. These numbers must be provided on the Tournament Fact
Sheet. A photocopier and sufficient supply of photocopying paper; microphone for public address system
(if necessary), communication devices (such as walkie-talkies) must be provided to the Referee, each
Chair Umpire and the Sports Medicine Trainer (PHCP).
The Tournament Director is obliged to enforce UTR’s final decisions on-site if required.
2. Officials
Each tournament, in conjunction with UTR, must appoint and provide an appropriately nationally
certified and experienced official to act as the Referee. The Referee must be available onsite throughout
the tournament week, from the Qualifying until after the final match of the tournament has been
completed, unless otherwise approved by UTR.
The Referee is responsible for all aspects of play during the tournament, and act as the final authority for
on-site issues related to the interpretation of applicable Regulations, Rules of Tennis, Code of Conduct,
and the Duties and Procedures for Officials as to all matters arising that require immediate resolution at
the Tournament site. The Tournament Director is obliged to enforce the Referee decisions on site if
required.
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Names of the designated officials must be provided to UTR at least three (3) weeks in advance of the
Tournament. Tournament directors and national associations are encouraged to provide this information
well in advance of the deadline. Failure to comply with this deadline may result in the removal of the
tournament from the UTR PTT
2.1 Chair Umpires
The UTR PTT has a minimum officiating requirement of one (1) nationally certified chair umpires on each
match court at all times, not including the Referee. Additional chair umpires are scheduled to allow for
rotation onto the match courts. The chair umpires must make all line calls during the match and input
the required score and data into a tablet provided by the tournament. Comfort in operating the tablet is
needed and training is required by the Referee.
In playoff matches, it is recommended to have at least one line umpire on court with the chair umpire to
assist in line calls. Tournaments that wish to supply a higher certification level of officials or more officials
than the minimum requirement are encouraged to do so.
The tournament is responsible for all fees for all umpires and/or line judges and meeting other
conditions as required.
3 Tournament Doctor
The Tournament Director is strongly encouraged and recommended to appoint and pay all costs for an
English-speaking medical doctor to be on call in proximity to the tournament site at all times during
playing hours. If it is more practical or cost efficient for the tournament that the doctor conducts
necessary player consultations and treatments off-site, the costs of consultations / treatments that could
practically be conducted by the doctor on-site remain the responsibility of the Tournament Director.
All players accepted and competing in the tournament, including eligible Lucky Losers shall be eligible for
treatment from the doctor, as a minimum for the duration of their participation in the tournament.
The cost of hospital treatment or any other off-site medical treatment (except as described above) is the
responsibility of participating players at all levels of the tournament. Except as otherwise agreed, UTR is
not liable in any way for such hospitalizations and/or medical treatment.
4 Sports Physiotherapist/Trainer
All players accepted and competing in the PTT, including eligible Lucky Losers, shall be eligible for
treatment from the Sports Physiotherapist/Trainer, as a minimum through the day of elimination. Where
the Tournament Director is responsible for appointing the Sports Physiotherapist/Trainer, he/she must
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ensure the Sports Physiotherapist/Trainer has appropriate qualifications and experience to treat players.
Sports Physiotherapists/Trainers must be familiar with standard tennis medical treatment procedures
and the general Rules of Tennis.
The Tournament Organizer must appoint an English-speaking Sports Physiotherapist/Trainer to provide
on-site health care services for the players at no cost to them, beginning one hour before matches
commence until completion of all matches.
A reasonable fee may be charged for massage, although it is recommended that this is also provided free
of charge.
Related Regulations
The ITF Rules of Tennis shall apply in all PTT matches with National Association regulations also
applicable.
Mutual Recognition: Any penalty imposed upon a player under these Rules and Regulations may be
recognized and respected by the Associations or Federations, both at a State and/or National level
respectively.
Enforcement of Regulations and resolution of disputes
1. On-site enforcement
It is the responsibility of the Referee to enforce these regulations on site including but not limited to the
following:
a) unless expressly referred elsewhere, an allegation that a player has committed an offense under the
Code of Conduct that is not a Major Offense or a breach of the Welfare Policy;
b) any disputes or questions of interpretation that arise on-site at a PTT (to be resolved in accordance
with the Rules of Tennis); and
c) any other decisions, disputes, questions of interpretation or other matters.
The Executive Committee will hear appeals from only the person or entity that is the subject of the
decision being appealed and will have final authority on:
a) any request for a decision that is entrusted under these Regulations (including the Code of Conduct);
b) any dispute or question about the proper interpretation of these Regulations;
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c) any dispute or question about player eligibility arising under these Regulations;
d) any allegation that a Covered Person (as defined in the TACP
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as per January 1, 2024) has committed a
breach of the Welfare Policy;
e) any allegation that a player, Related Person (as defined in the TACP effective January 1, 2024) or other
person or entity bound by these Regulations has failed to comply with any other aspect of these
Regulations (unless expressly referred elsewhere); and
f) any other dispute arising out of or relating in any way to these Regulations;
g) an allegation that a player or Related Person has committed a Major Offense under the Code of
Conduct; and
h) any allegation that a Tournament Offense has been committed under the Code of Conduct.
A player, Covered Person or Related Person, upon submitted entry to a UTR PTT tournament, is
automatically bound by professional industry standard anti-corruption protocols.
Any player or Related person alleged to have breached the Rules and/or the Code where the integrity of
the sport is deemed at risk, may be referred to the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for their
consideration at any time. UTR will voluntarily forward all relevant details of the person and the
circumstances of the alleged breach to the ITIA. UTR will also conduct an investigation into any matter
alleged to have breached the integrity of the sport.
2. Sanctions
Where UTR upholds an allegation of breach of these Regulations, it will determine the sanctions for such
breach with guidance from the sanction’s provisions in the Code of Conduct.
3. Governing Law
These Regulations and any dispute arising out of or in connection with them (including any dispute or
claim relating to non-contractual obligations) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
Delaware law, without regard to the conflict of law principles.
Each Player, official, staff, employee, contractor, agent, and representatives agrees to submit any
disputes or claims or other matters arising in relation to the Regulations (including any non-contractual
disputes or claims) to arbitration pursuant to the resolution of disputes process provided for in this
Section I.E (as applicable), to the exclusion of any other court or forum.
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UTR does not have a formal relationship or partnership with the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), who established
the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP)
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F. Amendment of Regulations
These UTR Rules and Regulations may be amended, repealed or otherwise modified, in whole or in part,
by the Executive Committee at any time. UTR may grant dispensations from, modify, waive or otherwise
alter these Regulations or their application in extraordinary circumstances.
II. DEFINITIONS
Acceptance List
The list of players who have entered a PTT tournament and have been sorted based on PTT Ranking/UTR
Rating.
Alternate (Direct Acceptance)
An eligible player who is listed lower than the Direct Acceptances into Main Draw and Qualifying based
on PTT Ranking/UTR Rating and can fill any vacancy as detailed before the Freeze Deadline.
Committed
A player’s status if at any time after the Withdrawal Deadline they appear in the singles Main Draw or
singles Qualifying Acceptance List of a PTT. A Committed player is obligated to compete at the PTT.
Direct Acceptances (DA)
Players who have entered and been directly accepted into the singles Main Draw or Qualifying Draw by
virtue of their PTT Ranking/UTR Rating.
Entry
A request by a player to register for a PTT. Entries are only accepted from players through their activated
account on the UTR application (https://www.utrsports.net/pages/pro-tennis or mobile app) and who
meet all necessary requirements stipulated in the Regulations. The player must submit their Entry before
the Registration Deadline.
Registration Deadline
The time by which a player must enter in order to be considered for inclusion on the Acceptance List.
The Registration Deadline for singles is at 2:00 pm American Eastern Standard Time(EST) on the Monday
fourteen (14) days prior to the Monday of the PTT tournament week.
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Entry List
The list of players who have entered the PTT tournament up until the Registration Deadline and before
the Acceptance List has been made.
Fact Sheet
Each Tournament will provide information regarding the Tournament site, dates, court surface, type of
courts, travel, prize money deductions, and other relevant information regarding the PTT tournament.
The Fact Sheet, also referred to as the Tournament Fact Sheet, is available in the specific PTT
tournament’s event page on www.universaltennis.com.
Freeze Deadline
The Freeze Deadline takes place at 2:00 pm American Eastern Standard Time (EST) Thursday, four (4)
days preceding the Tournament Week. After the Freeze Deadline has passed and the Acceptance List is
processed, no further movement is permitted on the Acceptance List and will be subject to larger fines.
UTR Profile Activation and Membership
A player must activate their profile, pay for their Power Subscription and register to play in a PTT
tournament. Players will receive documents including (but not limited to), Player Agreement, W8 or W9
forms (taxation requirement) and others from UTR to sign in advance of entry into PTT tournaments.
Late Withdrawal
A withdrawal by a player accepted into the singles Qualifying or Main Draw takes place any time after
the Registration Deadline and up until the commencement of play. Refer to the Code, Article II: Entry
Provisions.
Lucky Loser (LL)
Lucky losers are randomly drawn from positions #1 - #4 at the conclusion of Qualifying from the players
who have lost.
Main Draw
The Main Draw is the principal competition of a PTT tournament.
On-Site Alternates
Non-entered players who attend at the Tournament site to sign-in for the Qualifying or Main Draw.
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In order to be eligible as an On-Site Alternate, a player must have a valid power subscription, be above
the minimum level required by tournament, sign-in with the Referee by completing the On-Site Alternate
form at the tournament desk thirty (30) minutes prior to the first match of each day and have paid the
entry fee and any applicable fines (if there are outstanding fines to be paid by the player). On-Site
Alternates who do not complete all round robin matches will be entitled to lesser prize money at the
conclusion of the event. Refer to Section XII: Prize Money.
Qualifiers (Q)
Players who are included in the Main Draw as a result of their success in the Qualifying competition.
Qualifying
The Qualifying draw refers to the preliminary rounds of a PTT tournament, in which the participating
players have not qualified for entry into the Main Draw based on the initial requirements but have
earned the opportunity to compete to play in the Main Draw.
Wild Card (WC)
A player accepted into the Main Draw or Qualifying as determined by the Tournament Organizer and/or
UTR and with approval from UTR.
Withdrawal
When a player withdraws from a PTT tournament pursuant to the applicable regulations. Players should
also read the applicable clauses in the PTT Code of Conduct which details guidelines around withdrawals
and associated penalties (if the withdrawal is in breach of the Code or the Rules).
III. PTT TOURNAMENTS
A. Player Eligibility
1. Open Competition / No Discrimination
UTR tournaments are open to all tennis players based on merit and without discrimination. Minors
under the age of fourteen (14) at the close of the Registration Deadline shall not be eligible for Entry. For
the purposes of these Regulations, the player’s age as of the Monday of the Tournament Week shall be
used. If requested, a player must provide proof of identity and/or age through photo identification
(passport or driver’s license) to UTR so that a player's age and/or identity can be verified.
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1.1 Minimum Ranking requirements
Male players must have a UTR of at least 12.5 and be outside the top 200 PTT ranking. Women must
have a minimum UTR of 9.70 and be outside the top 200 PTT ranking.
Players ranked 1-200 or 2000 and below will only be accepted with a wild card approved by UTR. All
other eligible players will be placed in the alternates list and entry fees refunded.
Changes to these requirements may be made at the sole discretion of UTR at any time.
Note: Players with a Projected UTR will have their eligibility for PTT tournaments determined by the PTT
Management Committee.
2. Nationality
A player’s nationality for the PTT is determined at activation of their account/profile and must be aligned
with all other national representation. UTR may request from the player at any time a copy of their
current, valid passport as proof of nationality.
3. Universal Tennis Membership and Power Subscription
In order to enter PTT Tournaments all players must first activate their account, register for a subscription
(and pay the appropriate fee) and agree, as a condition of their registration, to accept the related terms
and conditions and any other required documents. Failure by a player to become a member, register for
and to accept the related terms and conditions and other documentation will render a player ineligible
to enter and compete in Tournaments.
All players wishing to compete in a PTT Tournament are responsible for ensuring they are fit to play and
are advised to obtain a yearly physical examination from a certified physician.
A player’s account will provide information about all PTT Tournaments. This account will enable players
to view the Tournament calendar and enter and view UTR rating information, analytics, and other
pertinent information about the tournaments, including important tour announcements.
4. Travel Documents
All players are responsible for checking the entry requirements for each nation, including necessary
travel documentation and visa application deadlines in order to enter and play PTT tournaments in that
nation. UTR bears no responsibility if a player has not met the entry requirements and needs to
withdraw from an event.
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5. Play-Down Restrictions
Players with a PTT ranking of 1-200 in singles at the Registration Deadline are prohibited from direct
acceptance in any PTT tournament.
Top 200 players are eligible to play with a Wild Card. The Tournament Organizer must petition UTR at
least four (4) days prior to the Monday of the Tournament Week. The decision will be solely that of UTR
and may not be appealed.
B. Categories of Tournaments
For the purpose of these Regulations, all PTT tournaments will be differentiated based on geography. All
references to prize money are expressed in US Dollars.
C. Tournament Events
Each PTT tournament may consist of a singles Main Draw and Singles Qualifying, unless there are
insufficient entries to run a Singles Qualifying draw or otherwise approved by UTR.
D. Tournament Week
Each PTT Tournament is assigned a specific tournament week on the calendar defined by the date of the
Monday of that week.
E. Tournament Format and Schedule
The PTT will have two formats: a 20 person field and a 36 person field. Both formats and their schedules
can be found on https://www.utrsports.net/pages/pro-tennis and in the tournament event details as
shown in the application. The number of courts and matches each day are shown for guidance but are
subject to change as tournament draws are completed and the order of play is set.
F. Match Format
1. Singles Main Draw
The best of three (3) tie-break sets, unless a “Modified Format” is otherwise approved by UTR. Ad
scoring must be used.
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2. Singles Qualifying
The best of three (3) tie-break sets, unless a “Modified Format” is otherwise approved by UTR. Ad
scoring must be used.
3. Modified Format
In extraordinary circumstances, e.g. bad weather, the Tournament Organizer, with explicit approval of
UTR, may modify the format of matches in the singles Main Draw only as follows:
The best of three sets with two (2) tie-break sets, and if the score reaches one set all, one match
tie-break game (10 points) shall be played to decide the match. Ad scoring must be used.
F. Balls
All balls used at PTT tournaments must conform to professional standards and must be included in the
fact sheet of the tournament. Balls used for practice must be identical to those used for matches. Players
must return practice balls.
In the Main Draw and Qualifying, a minimum of four (4) new balls must be provided for each match,
which must be changed at a maximum of nine (9) games and thereafter every eleven (11) games. More
frequent ball changes are acceptable and must be communicated in the fact sheet.
A minimum of three (3) once-used balls of the same type and brand as the match balls must be available
for practice per day, free of charge, to any player accepted into the Main and/or the Qualifying Draw,
from the day prior to the commencement of the respective draw until he/she is eliminated from the
tournament.
G. Artificial Lighting
Play is allowed with artificial lighting provided there is a minimum of 500 lux evenly distributed over the
court surface
H. Waiver of Claims
In submitting an Entry into a UTR tournament, Player is fully aware that there are a number of risks
associated with traveling to and from the event, entering the property where the event is taking place
and participating in the event, including without limitation: (a) Player could contract COVID-19 or other
diseases such as the flu which could result in a serious medical condition requiring medical treatment in
a hospital or could possibly lead to death; and (b) Player will be subject to normal risks associated with
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participating in a tennis tournament, such as physical injuries. Player, knowingly and freely, assumes all
such risks, both known and unknown, relating to Player’s participation in the tennis tournament as
described above, and Player hereby forever releases, waives, relinquishes, and discharges UTR as well as
the physical host of the event, along with their respective officers, directors, managers, officials,
employees, affiliates, residents, or other representatives, and their successors and assigns (collectively,
the “Sponsor Representatives”), from any and all past and/or future claims, demands, liabilities, rights,
damages, expenses, and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, and other losses of any kind,
whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, (collectively, “Damages”) as a result of Player
participating in the tennis tournament as described above, including but not limited to those related to
the above described personal injuries, death, disease or any other loss. Player further promises not to
sue any of the Sponsor Representatives and to hold them harmless from any and all Damages resulting
from Player’s travel, attendance and/or participation in the tennis tournament.
Nothing in these Regulations excludes or limits the liability of UTR or any of the other parties listed
above:
a) for death or personal injury caused by their (respective) negligence;
b) for fraud; or
c) to the extent that such exclusion or limitation is not permitted by applicable law.
I. Publicity and Promotion
1. Each player grants to UTR and/or any affiliated National Association, the Tournament and their agents
and assignees the right, in perpetuity and for commercial and non-commercial purposes:
a) to use or authorize the use of his or her name, voice, photograph, likeness, signature,
biographical material and other identification, in any and all media, for the purpose of
publicizing and promoting the sport of tennis, UTR and/or any affiliated National Association, the
Tournament and their respective affiliates and events including the right to use the same on
social media, event posters, photos, programs, merchandise and other digital media and/or
materials, and for the televising broadcasting and filming of the same; and
b) to make, show and otherwise use, in any and all media including social media, still and
moving pictures, whether live or otherwise, and any other visual and/or audio-visual
reproductions of his or her performance or appearance as a sportsman on and off the court
during the event.
2. With respect to sub section 1. above:
a) there will be no compensation payable in relation to the grant of such rights; and
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b) the rights granted may not be used in such a way as to constitute an endorsement by the player
of any product or company.
IV. FINANCIAL
A. Payments
UTR will pay the prize money to all players participating in the Tournament in accordance with the UTR
prize money breakdowns (“Prize Money”), unless otherwise noted.
B. Prize Money Payments
UTR will make prize money payable by bank transfer available to eligible players in accordance within
the criteria stated below.
C. Tax Deductions
As a foreign citizen earning USA sourced income, the player will be taxed at the standard United States
government rate of 30% per profit earned unless a valid tax claim is completed on the player's tax form.
Universal Tennis is not a tax preparation entity, we strongly advise the player to seek legal tax advice in
the understanding and/or completion of tax paperwork.
D. Fines and Fees
If a player owes any fines and/or fees, then UTR shall deduct any unpaid fines and fees from a player’s
prize money or future prize money.
E. Currency and Exchange Rate
Prize money shall be paid in currencies as follows:
All prize money must be paid in US Dollars as set out in “Prize Money”, unless otherwise noted.
F. Amateur Expenses
PTT tournaments may pay expenses to amateurs who compete, at the sole discretion of UTR. Such
expenses are limited to the actual and reasonable expenses of an amateur incurred pursuant to his
participation in the tournament. The payment of expenses cannot be conditioned on the success of the
amateur in the tournament. UTR is not responsible for judging amateur status and this is the
responsibility of the player.
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G. Registration Fees
A registration (entry) fee of USD $50 will be charged by UTR per player at the time of registration of the
Tournament. Further, a processing fee will be charged to players during the registration process. Players
who enter the event as an on-site alternate may have their registration fee deducted from their earned
prize money. Players who are assigned as an alternate can withdraw after the registration deadline
without penalty and will be refunded the registration fee.
Upon registering for the Tournament, UTR will impose a registration (entry) fee of USD $50 per player.
Additionally, players will be subject to a processing fee during the registration process. Individuals
entering the event as on-site alternates may have their registration fee offset from their prize money.
Players designated as alternates can withdraw without penalty at any time and will receive a full refund
of the registration fee.
All withdrawals from accepted (Committed) players after the registration closing date will result in
forfeiture of the player’s entry fee. There are no exceptions to this provision. This includes requested
withdrawals as the result of an approved medical certificate being provided to UTR.
V. SINGLES ENTRIES AND WITHDRAWALS
Unless specified, male players must have a UTR of at least 12.5 and be outside the top 200 PTT ranking.
Women must have a minimum UTR of 9.7 and be outside the top 200 PTT ranking. Players ranked 1-200
or outside the top 2000 will only be accepted with a wild card approved by UTR.
All players with a UTR in the top 2000 players of their gender, subject only to Age Eligibility and Play
Down provisions of these Regulations, may enter UTR tournaments by the Registration Deadline and will
appear on the tournament main, qualifying or alternate lists. Players should locate details about the
Tournaments, including Fact Sheet, Player Lists etc. on the applicable event page on
https://www.utrsports.net/pages/pro-tennis
Players are encouraged to read the Code of Conduct for information on the penalties imposed for Late
Withdrawals.
A. Entries
A player applying for Entry shall be deemed to apply for Entry into both the singles Main Draw and the
singles Qualifying depending on their UTR in line with their PTT Ranking, which only consists of a fully
reliable UTR Rating, unless otherwise noted, and the player's overall ranking within this band.
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A player’s status in a Tournament shall not be official until the Registration Deadline and publication of
the Tournament Acceptance List on the applicable event page on
https://www.utrsports.net/pages/pro-tennis. A player may apply for Entry into up to two (2) PTT
tournaments in a specific region during a Tournament Week and must indicate a priority in email to
(ptt@utrsports.com). A player may not apply for Entry into a PTT tournament if they are Committed to
any other professional tournament during that period.
Notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, UTR has the absolute right to refuse to accept
or revoke any player's Entry to any PTT tournament(s). UTR may exercise that right as it sees fit, with or
without providing reasons.
B. Entry and Withdrawal Procedures
All Entries and Withdrawals must be submitted online through the player’s account prior to the
registration close date. Late withdrawals must be made via email to [email protected]om.
C. Registration Deadline
Unless otherwise noted, The Registration Deadline is at 2:00 pm American Eastern Standard Time(EST)
on the Monday fourteen (14) days prior to the Monday of the Tournament Week.
The Freeze Deadline is at 2:00 pm American Eastern Standard Time(EST) on the Thursday prior to the
Tournament Week.
In exceptional circumstances or during USA office holidays, UTR may modify the deadlines, in which case
players will be notified.
It is the player’s responsibility to make all entries and withdrawals and to check their position on the
Acceptance Lists.
D. After the Registration Deadline
After the Registration Deadline, players will be placed on Acceptance Lists for singles according to UTR
Ranking. The Executive Committee will assess projected rated players on a case-by-case basis.
1. Procedure
If a player’s chosen priorities are unclear, they will be immediately withdrawn from all but one Entry List,
according to the following criteria, in order, until they are only on one Acceptance List:
a) The Acceptance List on which they are highest placed will take priority, or if equal; then
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b) The Tournament which is geographically closest to their country of Nationality will take
priority.
2. Commitment Rule
No player may withdraw their entry from the Main Draw or Qualifying of a PTT tournament for any
reason, after the registration deadline. All withdrawals will be considered a Late Withdrawal and will be
subject to the Late Withdrawal/No Show provisions set forth in the Code of Conduct, unless the reasons
of on-site medical withdrawal or excused medical apply.
Prior to a Freeze Deadline in any given calendar year, players are allowed the following withdrawals
without penalty: one for any reason, two for medical reasons. NOTE: these allowed reasons do not apply
to any player found to be competing in any other tennis event during the period of such a tournament.
Players are encouraged to read the Fines Guidelines and Entry Offense provisions in the Code of Conduct
for information on the penalties imposed for Late Withdrawals.
After the Freeze Deadline, any player accepted into the singles Main Draw or Qualifying who fails to
appear for the Tournament without notifying UTR and the Tournament Organizer of their withdrawal and
without submitting their official withdrawal, shall be subject to the penalties provided for No Show.
If a player is not accepted into any PTT tournament in a given week, they may remain on more than one
Acceptance List as an Alternate until the Freeze Deadline.
3. Alternates
A player who appears on one or more Alternate List(s) is not Committed to play in any of these
Tournaments and may withdraw at any time, without penalty, until they move into a Qualifying or Main
Draw Acceptance List, at which time he will be automatically withdrawn from all other Acceptance Lists
by UTR.
E. Freeze Deadline
The Freeze Deadline is at 2:00 pm American Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the Thursday four (4) days
preceding the Tournament Week. After the Freeze Deadline has been processed, any unapproved
withdrawals will be subject to larger fines. Refer to the Code, Article II: Entry Offences.
Any withdrawals after the Freeze Deadline will be replaced by the next highest player on the entry list,
who will subsequently be replaced by, in order;
1. A committed top 4 Alternate;
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2. An Extra Qualifying Wild Card, encouraged to be the entry list’s next highest rated player
available onsite
F. Playing Another Event / One Tournament Per Week
1. General
When a player is accepted into the Qualifying or Main Draw of a PTT Tournament as Direct Acceptance
or Wild Card at any time after the Registration Deadline, the player is committed to that PTT tournament
unless released by UTR.
A player who is committed to and/or has played in the Main Draw or Qualifying of a PTT tournament
may not compete in any other tennis event during the same event period except as stated below.
A player is allowed to participate in another tennis event during the same week, provided they:
a) Notify the PTT Referee and UTR of their intention to do so before their first match in the PTT event;
and
b) Has played and been eliminated from the PTT event; and
c) Is released by the PTT Referee after their last match in the PTT event to play in the other tennis event.
The PTT Referee should send an email to Universal Tennis to advise they have released the player.
The three conditions above must be met for a player release to be authorized.
A player who uses a Free Withdrawal prior to the freeze deadline, who has been accepted into the
Qualifying or Main Draw as Direct Acceptance or a Wild Card, cannot play another event during the same
event period or where dates overlap.
A player who was a No Show, or who withdrew, or retired from a match in any round may not participate
in any other tennis event during the same week unless released by UTR. This includes playing in any
other Qualifying event where the date overlaps with a PTT event.
A player who medically withdrew (retired) from an event must comply with the rest period stated by the
On-site Trainer. A player found to be playing in another event during the rest period provided as a result
of the retirement will be subject to a fine.
Other than in the circumstances stated above, players found to have competed in another tennis event
during the same week may be immediately defaulted from the event and will also be issued a fine as
provided in the Code.
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A player found to have entered another tournament during the same week as the PTT tournament
where a player release has not been authorized, the player will be issued a fine as provided in the Code
for Playing Another Event. Additional, or other penalties or sanctions may also be imposed at the sole
discretion of UTR.
In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of the tournament, or are
singularly egregious, a single violation of this Section shall also constitute a Major Offense of “Aggravated
Behaviour” and shall be subject to additional penalties.
G. Withdrawal, No Show, or Retirement in Tournament
1. A player may not withdraw, no-show or retire from a match and then go on to play in any subsequent
matches in the same tournament or any other tournament in the same tournament week.
Prize money payout will be in accordance with the Withdrawal and Retirement policy.
Any player competing with less than Best Efforts will be subject to penalties in accordance with the Code
of Conduct including Referee authority to default a player.
The vacancy in the draw will be filled with substitutes in accordance with the Alternate/Lucky Loser
policy.
H. On-Site Medical Withdrawal
If a player is forced to retire or withdraw during a tournament for medical reasons, a medical certificate
must be completed by the Tournament Doctor / Sports Physiotherapist / Trainer in coordination with the
Referee verifying that the player is unfit to continue playing in the current tournament. The player must
co-sign the document with the Trainer for it to be deemed completed. The player must get the approved
medical documentation prior to their next scheduled match going on court. The Referee will email
documentation to UTR (ptt@utrsports.com). Violation of this section shall subject a player to a fine of up
to $500.
A player that has endured a medical condition during the tournament week, but who completes their
tournament matches, must obtain a medical certificate from the Tournament Doctor/Sports
Physiotherapist/Trainer that can be used to withdraw from the following week’s tournament without
penalty, within 24 hours of completing their final match.
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A player who medically withdrew (retired) from an event must comply with the rest period stated by the
On-site Trainer. A player found to be playing in another event during the rest period provided as a result
of the withdrawal will be subject to a fine for Playing Another Event.
If the player wishes to use the Medical Certificate to withdraw from the following week’s tournament
then the player must inform the Tournament Organizer and UTR (ptt@utrsports.com) immediately after
obtaining medical clearance. Violation of this section shall subject a player to a fine of up to $500.
A valid medical certificate will excuse a Late Withdrawal penalty for any subsequent tournament until
the player next competes in any tennis event, provided that a withdrawal form for each tournament is
submitted prior to the relevant Freeze Deadline. A player must email the medical certificate to UTR
(ptt@utrsports.com) for each subsequent tournament that the player wishes to use the medical
certificate.
UTR recognizes there may be unique circumstances where a player may not be able to attend the event
site to complete the medical. This will be reviewed by UTR on a case-by-case basis. Should the nature of
the illness prevent the player from attending the event site, the player must provide a medical certificate
within 24-48 hours from a Doctor. The medical certificate needs to be emailed to ptt@utrsports.com.
Failure to do so may result in a fine at the sole discretion of UTR.
I. Wild Cards
Wild Cards are eligible players included in the Main Draw or Qualifying at the sole discretion of the
Tournament Organizer or UTR. Wild Cards may be seeded. Players receiving Wild Cards must meet
minimum eligibility requirements, have an account with Power Subscription and all Wild Cards must be
approved by UTR. UTR has authority to issue Wild Cards and sole discretion as to the terms of a player
being eligible to receive a Wild Card.
Wild Cards should be named at least five (5) days before the Qualifying or Main Draw is made. Wild
Cards cannot be replaced or changed once the appropriate draw is made. Any such vacancies shall be
filled with Alternates or Lucky Losers as applicable.
Players and Tournaments should retain written confirmation of the offer and acceptance of a Wild Card.
Players and Tournaments may not offer and/or receive any compensation for receiving or awarding a
wild card. Acceptance of the offer of a Wild Card constitutes a player’s Commitment to the Tournament.
J. Lucky Losers/On-Site Alternates
Vacancies shall be filled with substitutes in accordance with the following:
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1. On the Day of the Qualifying Competition:
a) Extra eligible Wild Cards as decided by the Tournament Organizer up to 1 hour one prior to play.
b) All Wild Cards must have an account and meet the eligibility criteria.
2. After the Completion of the Qualifying Competition:
In the event of vacancies in the Main Draw after the qualifying competition concludes, the Referee will
notify UTR of withdrawals and proceed to fill the Main Draw with Lucky Losers, following the specified
order detailed above. It is presumed that all players defeated in the final round of Qualifying desire a
position in the Main Draw. Therefore, players must inform the Referee at the conclusion of their match if
they choose not to be considered for a Lucky Loser position. Lucky Losers will be considered for any
available Main Draw slots before considering onsite alternates.
3. Addition of On-site Alternates
It is UTR's commitment to fill draw vacancies at any stage of the Round Robin or 1st Round of Playoffs to
reduce the amount of walkovers within the event. Vacancies with the draw will be filled using the
process defined below for substitutions.
K. Sign-In Requirements for Substitutes
1. Lucky Losers/On-site Alternates have the option of signing in each day before the start of play for
an opportunity to compete in any eligible open position in the draw. Players wishing to Sign-In
for an opportunity must be present and Sign-In 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of play
with the Referee. Eligible players must sign and re-sign the appropriate list each day before the
start of play.
When the last round of Qualifying and the first round of Main Draw are played on the same day,
Lucky Losers must Sign-In no later than 1 hour after the completion of the last Qualifying match.
It is the player’s responsibility to contact the Referee with any questions about the time and
location of the Sign-In Deadline.
2. Lucky Losers/On-site Alternates must be ready to play in proper tennis attire within a total time
of five (5) minutes after the announcement of a vacancy. Matches must commence without
delay after the selection of the Lucky Loser/On-site Alternate. UTR Sports does have the
authority to delay the match start time at their discretion.
3. If the eligible Lucky Loser/On-site Alternate is not available according to paragraph 2 above, they
shall be placed at the bottom of the Lucky Loser/On-site Alternate priority list for that day. If a
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player does not sign up for Lucky Loser/On-site Alternate status one day, they may still sign up
on the next day.
L. Late Cancellations
In the event that a Tournament is canceled after the Registration Deadline, players accepted into that
Tournament may, if eligible, at the UTR’s discretion, be placed as “next in” on the Main Draw or
Qualifying Acceptance List, as appropriate, of another Tournament taking place in the same region in the
same week.
VIII. World Cup Draws
All PTT singles Main Draw shall consist of either 20 or 32 players. The Qualifying draw shall consist of 8
players.
A. Composition of Draws
The 20 or 32 draws shall be composed as detailed in the Tournament Format document or as described
in the PTT Tournament’s event overview. All Direct Acceptances will be based upon PTT Ranking/UTR
Rating.
B. Seeds
Each Tournament will have a seeded draw with seeds determined as follows:
1. Seeding List
Tournament seedings will not be official until the draw is made.
In Singles, seeding shall be based on fully reliable UTR ratings at the time of making the draw.
C. Making the Draw
All draws shall be made by the Referee and UTR.
The seeding for the draw is determined by the player's UTR on the day the draw is created, following the
freeze deadline.
1. Time of Release
a) Qualifying - No later than 19:00 hours (7:00pm) local time on the day before the start of play
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b) Main Draw - No later than 19:00 hours (7:00pm) on the day before the Main Draw
starts and the Order of Play must be posted no later than one hour after the draw has been
made.
2. Method of Draw
The draw shall be made as follows:
a) Qualifying draw
i) Sections- The Qualifying Draw shall be made in sections, with one section for each place allotted in the
Main Draw. The top 4 players based on fully reliable UTR will be placed at the top of each section.
b) Qualifiers/Lucky Losers
At the conclusion of the Qualifying competition, the successful Qualifiers will be randomly drawn for
their places in the Main Draw. There shall be no prior designation of which Qualifying section applies to
which Qualifying place in the Main Draw.
Likewise, when more than one eligible Lucky Loser is to be inserted into the Main Draw, their positions
shall be drawn.
If the Qualifying event is not completed at the time of the draw, then the places for the Qualifiers and
Lucky Losers (if any) shall be designated as “Qualifier” or “Qualifier/Lucky Loser” with their identity to be
determined by draw at the conclusion of the Qualifying event. The Lucky Losers shall be drawn together
with the Qualifiers.
If there are not enough Lucky Losers or Alternates to fill the withdrawals in the main draw, a bye will be
placed into the group with the highest seed and all players in the group will be given a bye against the
vacated spot.
c) Main Draw
The PTT Main Draws will be composed of group stages leading into playoff rounds.
Each group will consist of one player randomly selected from ranking bands dividing the overall number
of players by the overall number of groups.
The playoff rounds will be filled by players depending on their group stage results.
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For specific information on each main draw, please refer to
https://www.utrsports.net/https://www.utrsports.net/pages/pro-tennis and in the tournament event
details as shown on https://www.universaltennis.com.
D. Withdrawal and Replacement of Seeds
Any vacancy created by the withdrawal of a seed prior to the release of the first order of play on Day 1 of
the Round Robin phase shall be filled by the next highest ranked player in the draw. That spot will be
filled by the next highest ranked player in the subsequent band and so on until the last replacement will
be filled by an eligible Lucky Loser.
Any vacancy created by withdrawal after the start of the Main Draw will be replaced by an eligible Lucky
Loser.
E. PTT Format and Tiebreaker Advancement
The group/round robin stages will run from Sunday or Monday to Wednesday with the possibility to
move matches into Thursday based on inclement weather. All matches will be best of 3 tie break sets
with regular scoring. The following criteria is used to determine the final round robin group standings
and resolve any ties.
1. Greatest Number of Wins
2. Greatest Number of Matches Played
3. Head to Head result if only two players are tied
4. If more than two players are tied;
a. % of sets won
b. % of games won
c. Overall UTR at the beginning of tournament play
d. Coin toss
The standings, updated after every match, will determine advancement.
The Playoff Rounds will run from Thursday to Sunday with the possibility of starting matches on Friday
based on inclement weather. All matches will be best of 3 tie break sets with regular scoring.
F. Lucky Loser/Alternate Replacement and Advancement Scenarios
An eligible Lucky Loser/Alternate may replace an injured player in the group stages, even after the event
has started. The record of the Lucky Loser/Alternate would start from scratch and the above
advancement tiebreakers would apply.
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IX. PLAYERS’ REST
A. Between Tournaments
It is the players responsibility to contact the Tournament Organizer and Referee for all scheduling
information and requests. The Tournament Organizer and Referee shall give consideration to all requests,
while adhering to the overall schedule of matches.
B. Between Qualifying and Main Draw
Other than in exceptional circumstances, no player shall be required to play his first-round match in the
singles Main Draw until at least two (2) hours when possible after the completion of his final Qualifying
match.
C. Between Matches
In the Main Draw, except when weather or other unavoidable circumstances causes schedule disruption,
players shall be scheduled for a maximum of one (1) singles match per day, which shall not be scheduled
less than twelve (12) hours after the completion of the last match of such player on the preceding day or
round.
X. ORDER OF PLAY AND SUBMISSION OF RESULTS
A. Scheduling and Order of Play
1. Release of the Order of Play
Once the Referee determines the following day’s Order of Play, it shall be released both on-site and via
the PTT tournament page no later than one hour after the end of play, and earlier if possible. Players are
expected to check the official Order of Play. Players should be aware that the last match on any court
may be moved to a different court or rescheduled.
2. Failure to complete Tournament
If a PTT tournament cannot be completed within the Tournament Week because of bad weather, at the
option of the Tournament Organizer one extra day shall be allowed. The Tournament Organizer and
Referee shall seek approval from UTR for match times on the extra day, which shall then be scheduled
during the morning or early afternoon. No further extension of the Tournament shall be permitted
without the approval of UTR.
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B. Results
At the end of each day’s play at PTT tournaments, including the completion of the tournament, the
Referee shall submit, using the UTR application, updated tournament results for Main Draw and
Qualifying. Only results occurring on that day shall be submitted.
XI. DATA RIGHTS
A. Scoring
UTR will have the exclusive right to provide a scoring service at any PTT event. Each Tournament
Organizer will assist UTR in its efforts to produce the service.
B. Protection of Tournament Data
Each Tournament shall not allow or authorise the dissemination, transmission, publication or release of
any match score or related statistical data from the grounds of the Tournament.
The use of laptop computers, mobile phones or other handheld electronic devices to collate, collect, use,
store, reproduce, onward supply or make available any Official Data for purposes relating to gambling or
betting within the confines of the Tournament match courts (spectator areas) and the immediate
tournament precinct shall be prohibited and each Tournament shall take reasonable steps to enforce
such prohibition (including without limitation by means of venue and spectator regulations, ticket
conditions and accreditation terms). The exception to this provision is approved Tournament
credentialed personnel when used in the performance of their duties.
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XII. PRIZE MONEY
A. Prize Money Distribution
The prize money distribution for the UTR will be as follows:
PTT 20 Draw
Prize Money
PTT 32 Draw
Prize Money
1
$3,600.00
1
$3,475.00
2
$2,075.00
2
$1750.00
3-4
$1,225.00
3-4
$925.00
5
$1,225.00
5-8
$725.00
6
$1,050.00
9
$725.00
7-8
$950.00
10
$650.00
9
$950.00
11-12
$550.00
10
$850.00
13-16
$500.00
11-12
$750.00
17
$500.00
13
$750.00
18
$450.00
14
$650.00
19-20
$400.00
15-16
$575.00
21-24
$350.00
17
$575.00
25-32
$300.00
18
$475.00
19-20
$400.00
TOTAL:
$20,000
$20,000
B. Uncompleted Matches
If a PTT tournament is canceled due specifically to poor weather, and there has been no play, the lowest
band of prize money will be paid out to all players. If play has commenced and been terminated before
the tournament is concluded players will be paid loser’s prize money for the individual round reached.
Prize Money shall be paid only for matches played. For purposes of this section a match is played when it
is won as a result of a Retirement, Default, Walkover or No Show.
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Except as otherwise agreed, If a PTT tournament is officially canceled during the final(s) and the final(s)
have not been completed, the finalists will each receive finalists’ prize money. Any remaining difference
between the winner and finalist prize money will revert back to UTR.
C. Defaults, Byes, Withdrawals and Retirements
Prize money will be awarded as follows:
1. General
a) No prize money will be awarded to a player who withdraws or is a “No Show” without playing their
first match.
b) A match won by retirement, default or walkover will count as a match won in standings and will thus
count for subsequent prize money.
2. Defaults
Any player or team who is defaulted shall lose all prize money earned for that event at that Tournament,
unless:
i) The player was defaulted for a violation of punctuality or dress and equipment.
ii) The player was defaulted as a result of a medical condition.
3. Withdrawals and Retirements and Reduction in Prize Money
During the Round Robin Group Stage only, if a player retires or withdraws at any point they will receive
75% for the matches played. Therefore, 75% of $100 for 1 match played, 75% of $200 for 2 matches
played and so on. This applies to both draw sizes.
Matches Completed
Eligible Earnings
After Retirement: 75% of eligible earnings
1 Match
$100
$75 if retired in 1st match
2 Matches
$200
$150 if retired in 2nd match
3 Matches
$300
$225 if retired in 3rd match
4 Matches (20 Draw Format Only)
$400
$300 if retired in 4th match
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For playoffs, a player who withdraws (before the match begins) will receive 80% of their potential prize
money. A player who retires during their playoff matches will receive 90% of the potential prize money
to be earned. This also applies to both draw sizes and to any player who enters the event as an On-site
Alternate.
20 Draw Format
Group Finish
Final Position
Prize Money
Playoff Withdraw:
80% of earnings
1
$3,600.00
1st
2
$2,075.00
$1,660.00
3-4
$1,225.00
$980.00
5
$1,225.00
2nd
6
$1,050.00
$840.00
7-8
$950.00
$760.00
3rd
9
$950.00
10
$850.00
$680.00
11-12
$750.00
$600.00
13
$750.00
4th
14
$650.00
$520.00
15-16
$575.00
$460.00
17
$575.00
5th
18
$475.00
$380.00
19-20
$400.00
$320.00
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32 Draw Format
Group Finish
Final Position
Prize Money
Playoff Withdraw:
80% of earnings
1st
1
$3,475.00
2
$1,750.00
$1,400.00
3-4
$925.00
$740.00
5-8
$725.00
$580.00
2nd
9
$725.00
10
$650.00
$520.00
11-12
$550.00
$440.00
13-16
$500.00
$400.00
3rd
17
$500.00
18
$450.00
$360.00
19-20
$400.00
$320.00
21-24
$350.00
$280.00
4th
25-32
$300.00
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The below tables show the potential prize money for On-site Alternates.
20 Draw Format
Alternates Qualifies for
Alternate player receives from the group stage (alternate is eligible for any further
money based on performance)
5th Place Playoff
1 match played = $100
2 matches played = $200
3 matches played = $300
4 matches played = $400
ADDITIONAL WINNINGS
No Playoff Win = $0
1 Playoff Win = $75
2 Playoff Wins = $175
4th Place Playoff
1 match played = $100
2 matches played = $200
3 matches played = $300
4 matches played = $400
ADDITIONAL WINNINGS
No Playoff Win = $175
1 Playoff Win = $250
2 Playoff Wins = $350
3rd Place Playoff
1 match played = $100
2 matches played = $200
3 matches played = $300
4 matches played = $400
ADDITIONAL WINNINGS
No Playoff Win = $350
1 Playoff Win = $450
2 Playoff Wins = $550
2nd Place Playoff
1 match played = $100
2 matches played = $200
3 matches played = $300
4 matches played = $400
ADDITIONAL WINNINGS
No Playoff Win = $550
1 Playoff Win = $650
2 Playoff Wins = $825
1st Place Playoff
1 match played = $100
2 matches played = $200
3 matches played = $300
4 matches played = $400
ADDITIONAL WINNINGS
No Playoff Win = $825
1 Playoff Win = $1,675
2 Playoff Wins = $3,200
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32 Draw Format
Alternates Qualifies for
Alternate player receives from the group stage (alternate is eligible for any further money
based on performance)
Alternate NQ for Playoff
1 match played = $100
2 matches played = $200
3 matches played = $300
3rd Place Playoff
1 match played = $100
2 matches played = $200
3 matches played = $300
ADDITIONAL WINNINGS
No Playoff Win = $50
1 Playoff Win = $100
2 Playoff Wins = $150
3 Playoff Wins = $200
2nd Place Playoff
1 match played = $100
2 matches played = $200
3 matches played = $300
ADDITIONAL WINNINGS
No Playoff Win = $200
1 Playoff Win = $250
2 Playoff Wins = $350
3 Playoff Wins = $425
1st Place Playoff
1 match played = $100
2 matches played = $200
3 matches played = $300
ADDITIONAL WINNINGS
No Playoff Win = $425
1 Playoff Win = $625
2 Playoff Wins = $1,450
3 Playoff Wins = $3,300
D. Non-Acceptance of Prize Money
If a player does not wish to accept prize money, the player must notify UTR prior to the event.
Notification is to be in writing to pttpaymen[email protected]. The player has seven (7) days from the
conclusion of the event to forfeit or accept prize money. Once a player has forfeited their prize money
they may not reclaim it outside of the seven (7) day period. If a player is not accepting prize money and
receives a fine (code violation or integrity related matter) this amount cannot be deducted from the
actual prize money earned or be deducted from future prize money earned. The player will be sent an
invoice for payment and the fine must be paid in full prior to the next event.
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Appendix A: Mandatory Staffing Roles
1. Tournament Director
2. Referee
3. 2 Chair Umpires per court, nationally certified
4. Physiotherapist/Trainer (onsite)
5. Tournament Doctor (on call)
6. Staff/Volunteer as needed for check-in, health checks or other
7. Cleaning Personnel
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