VIII. THE CODE IX. FEDEX ATP RANKINGS 9.01  Definitions 216 217 A.  The 2021 FedEx ATP Doubles Team Rankings is the mathematical method of ranking  men’s doubles pairs on a calendar-year basis.  B.  The FedEx ATP Rankings and the FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings are the objective  merit-based method used for determining qualification for entry and seeding in all  tournaments for both singles and doubles. C.  The FedEx ATP Rankings and FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings are run approximately  45 times per year.  D.  Every player who has earned FedEx ATP Rankings points or FedEx ATP Doubles  Rankings points in an eligible professional tournament during the entry ranking peri - od is included in the FedEx ATP Rankings or FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings.  E.  The FedEx ATP Rankings or FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings period is the immediate  past 52 weeks, except for: * Nitto ATP Finals, singles and doubles, which is dropped on the Monday following  the last ATP Tour event of the following year. * ITF tournaments that are only entered into the system on the second Monday  following the tournament’s week. Once entered, all tournaments, except for the Nitto ATP Finals, remain in the  system for 52 consecutive weeks. 9.02 Eligibility Unless otherwise approved by ATP, FedEx ATP Rankings and FedEx ATP Doubles  Rankings points are awarded to all tournaments or series of tournaments that meet  the following criteria. (An event seeking an exception must petition ATP in writing at  least 90 days in advance of the tournament.): A.  Events classified as ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour events. Also, Grand Slam,  ITF M 25+H, ITF M 25, ITF M 15+H and ITF M 15 events. B.  Prize money must be paid in a manner consistent with the breakdowns approved by  ATP. C.  Selection of direct acceptances shall be determined according to the FedEx ATP  Rankings or FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings. The FedEx ATP Rankings and FedEx  ATP Doubles Rankings lists utilized shall not be more than 42 days prior to the start  of the tournament. D.  The minimum size for a draw is 28 singles players and 16 doubles teams unless  otherwise approved by ATP. E.  The composition of the draws shall be consistent with ATP rules. Tournaments are  required to provide hotel accommodation consistent with ATP rules.