The relevant extract from the rulebook is: "However, participation in the Draws of ITF Womens Circuit Tournaments in which a player does not earn WTA Tour Ranking points does not constitute competition in a professional tennis Tournament under this rule."
Tara has only earned points from 7 tournaments in the last year.
Kat withdrew from here 2 weeks ago - her next scheduled tournament is a 10K in Germany next week (21st)
Weird rule, though. So burnout (whatever it means) occurs only if you get points but not if you lose a first round match in thirty 10Ks a year. Very logical!
As someone who travels a lot, frankly it is the travelling and moving round that wears you more than the actual work when you get there. Can't believe it is different for junior tennis players....
Claire Ricketts in that qualies draw. For some reason she went nearly a full year without playing before making a return in Felixstowe qualies last week. Anyone know why?
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