Nederlands
The International Padel Federation (IPF) recently announced the opening of inscriptions to the World Open Championships 2015. This prestigious tournament shall take place between 9 – 15 November. The tournament consist of 3 consecutive draws: Main Draw (32, ladies 24), Qualifications (32) and Pre-qualifications round (to be determined). The tournament is open to all players with official membership number issued by a member country of IPF.
Rules – Men
Main Draw
19 doubles direct from IPF ranking, the best classified in the Individual IPF Ranking at the moment of draw. 9 by IPF invitation. 4 chosen from a previous qualifying event, prior to the Championships at the same site.
Qualifications Draw
1 spot reserved for each affiliated National Association or Federation that demands it, keeping in mind that both qualifiers need to be of the same citizenship, and except the Members who received an invitation to the Main draw. 4 chosen from a previous pre-qualifying event prior to the Championships at the same site. Rest of doubles direct, the signed on doubles best classified in the Individual IPF Ranking but not enough to access to the Main draw, until the draw-sheet is completed.
Pre-Qualifications
Open to all players with official membership number who are not able to apply to the above indicated access conditions to the Main Draw or to the Qualifying Draw. The capacity of the Pre-Qualifying Draw is determined taking into account the management and logistic capacity of the Organiser, and for now is predicted to be open to all players would like to sign on.
Rules – Ladies
Main Draw
13 doubles direct from IPF ranking, the best classified in the Individual IPF Ranking at the moment of draw. 7 by IPF invitation. 4 chosen from a previous qualifying event prior to the Championships at the same site.
Qualifications Draw
1 spot reserved for each affiliated National Association or Federation that demands it, keeping in mind that both qualifiers need to be of the same citizenship, and except the Members who received an invitation to the Main draw. 4 chosen from a previous pre-qualifying event prior to the Championships at the same site. Rest of doubles direct, the signed on doubles best classified in the Individual IPF Ranking but not enough to access to the Main draw, until the draw-sheet is completed.
Pre-Qualifications Round
Open to all players with official membership number who are not able to apply to the above indicated access conditions to the Main Draw or to the Qualifying Draw. The capacity of the Pre-Qualifying Draw is determined taking into account the management and logistic capacity of the Organiser, and for now is predicted to be open to all players would like to sign on.
