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2015 Grand Slam Rulebook

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16 2. Between Matches Except when weather or other unavoidable circumstances causes schedule disruption, players shall be scheduled for a maximum of one (1) singles match and one (1) doubles match per day, which shall not be scheduled less than twelve hours after the completion of the last match of such player on the preceding day or round. Whenever it is necessary to schedule more than one match in the same day such player shall, unless he is in a singles and doubles finals to be played consecutively, be given the following minimum rest periods: If he has played less than 1 hour - ½ hour rest If he has played between 1 hour and 1½ hours - 1 hour rest If he has played more than 1½ hours - 1½ hours rest 3. Medical a. Medical Conditions A medical condition is a medical illness or a musculoskeletal injury that warrants medical evaluation and/or medical treatment by the Physiotherapist/Athletic Trainer (also known as the Primary Health Care Provider) during the warm-up or the match. Treatable Medical Conditions o Acute medical condition: the sudden development of a medical illness or musculoskeletal injury during the warm-up or the match that requires immediate medical attention. o Non-acute medical condition: a medical illness or musculoskeletal injury that develops or is aggravated during the warm-up or the match and requires medical attention at the changeover or set break. Non-Treatable Medical Conditions o Any medical condition that cannot be treated appropriately, or that will not be improved by available medical treatment within the time allowed. o Any medical condition (inclusive of symptoms) that has not developed or has not been aggravated during the warm-up or the match. o General player fatigue. o Any medical condition requiring injections, intravenous infusions or oxygen, except for diabetes, for which prior medical certification has been obtained, and for which subcutaneous injections of insulin may be administered.

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