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What is the WTA and ATP?

ABC's of WTA

Male Tennis professionals are part of the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) the female equivalent is known as the WTA. Both organizations are in charge of tabulating the player rankings. This is done by adding up the points a player accumulates over the tournament year. Points are earned from winning or getting to later rounds of a WTA and ATP sponsored tennis tournaments. Players earn the most points during grand slam tournaments.

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12/29/2006 5:30:04 AM
Jennifer Pope said:

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