Glossary of Tennis Terms - Q

Q

  • qualies: Qualifying competition of a tournament, where each participant competes for a place in the tournament's main draw.
  • qualification round: Final round of play in a pre-tournament qualification competition; winning players in this round qualify for the tournament's main draw
  • qualifier ("Q"): Player who reaches the tournament's main draw by competing in a pre-tournament qualifying competition, rather than automatically by virtue of his/her world ranking, by being awarded a wildcard, or other exemption.

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