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**TobaccoNUE** · 06-15-2011, 12:31 PM

Explanation of seeding process.

MEN

The seeds are the top 32 players on the ATP Entry System Position (ESP), BUT then rearranged on a surface-based system. Since 2002 a seeding committee has not been required for the Gentlemen’s Singles following an agreement made with the ATP. The seeding order is determined using an objective and transparent system to reflect more accurately an individual player’s grass court achievements: The formula is:

· Take ESP points at 13 June 2011

· Add 100% points earned for all grass court tournaments in the past 12 months

· Add 75% points earned for the best grass court tournament in the 12 months before that.

LADIES

The seeding order follows the WTA ranking list, except where in the opinion of the committee, a change is necessary to produce a balanced draw.

The only changes this year are Serena Williams and Venus Williams moving to 8 and 24 respectively. This reflects the balance between their proven records and also their lack of competitive play in the past 12 months.

06-15-2011, 12:31 PM	#4
TobaccoNUE Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 514 Senior Member	Explanation of seeding process. MEN The seeds are the top 32 players on the ATP Entry System Position (ESP), BUT then rearranged on a surface-based system. Since 2002 a seeding committee has not been required for the Gentlemen’s Singles following an agreement made with the ATP. The seeding order is determined using an objective and transparent system to reflect more accurately an individual player’s grass court achievements: The formula is: · Take ESP points at 13 June 2011 · Add 100% points earned for all grass court tournaments in the past 12 months · Add 75% points earned for the best grass court tournament in the 12 months before that. LADIES The seeding order follows the WTA ranking list, except where in the opinion of the committee, a change is necessary to produce a balanced draw. The only changes this year are Serena Williams and Venus Williams moving to 8 and 24 respectively. This reflects the balance between their proven records and also their lack of competitive play in the past 12 months.
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