Nomenclature for Uncompleted Matches in Tennis and Their Impact. (Adapted from “The 2023 ATP Official Rulebook)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nTerms<\/td> Description<\/td> Ranking<\/td> Money prize<\/td><\/tr> Retirements<\/td> Occurs when a player is forced to leave a match during its course due to injury, illness, or other circumstances that prevents him from continuing to play. In this case, the victory is awarded to the opponent.<\/td> The absent player keeps the points earned in previous matches in the tournament.<\/td> The player who is absent generally receives the money prize corresponding to his performance in the tournament up to that point.<\/td><\/tr> Withdrawals<\/td> Occurs when a player voluntarily withdraws from the tournament prior to his scheduled match due to injury, illness, or other personal reasons.<\/td> The player who withdraws does not earn points for the tournament.<\/td> The player who withdraws does not receive financial rewards.<\/td><\/tr> Walkover<\/td> Occurs when a player wins a match without playing due to the absence of the opponent. This may be due to injury, illness, or other personal circumstances that prevent the opponent from competing.<\/td> The player who receives the walkover earns points equivalent to a victory.<\/td> The player who receives the walkover is awarded the money corresponding to his\/her performance in that round.<\/td><\/tr> Default<\/td> Occurs when a player is disqualified for a single code violation, as stated in the Penalty Schedule during the match, or when a player is removed for a single code violation during the event, but not during the match.<\/td> The disqualified player does not earn ranking points.<\/td> The disqualified player may be fined and forfeit tournament prizes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n