How are players selected to participate in the Fifth Third Bank Tennis Championships?
A player can get into the main draw of the tournament in one of four ways: 1) If their world ranking is approximately #150 or greater, they often gain entry into the main draw of the tournament. 2) If their world ranking is approximately #150-600, they can play in the qualifying tournament which begins on Saturday before the main draw. The four players who win all three of their matches in the qualifying tournament gain entry into the main draw. 3) One of the players who lost in the last round of qualifying is selected via a random drawing and may get into the main draw if a spot opens up due to the withdrawal of one of the main draw players. 4) Local tournament officials as well as USTA officials can give any player they choose entry into the main draw or the qualifying tournament. These players are referred to as “wildcards.” Typically, there are 2-4 wildcard entries into both the qualifying and main draws. Q: I have a day job and can’t attend day matches on weekdays. A: Don’t make e
