CODE OF CONDUCT SECTION XVII - CODE OF CONDUCT viii. Unsportsmanlike Conduct (a)  Players shall at all times conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike  manner and give due regard to the authority of officials and the  rights of opponents, spectators, and others. Unsportsmanlike  conduct is defined as any misconduct by a Player that is clearly  abusive or detrimental to the success of a Tournament, the  WTA, and/or the sport. In addition, unsportsmanlike conduct  shall include, but not be limited to, the giving, making, issuing,  authorizing, or endorsing any public statement having, or  designed to have, an effect prejudicial or detrimental to the best  interest of the Tournament and/or the officiating thereof. (b)  Violations of this Section shall subject a Player to a fine up to  $10,000 for each violation. In addition, if such violation occurs  during a match, the Player shall be penalized in accordance with  the Point Penalty Schedule. ix.  Best Efforts (a) A Player shall use her best efforts during a match when  competing in a Tournament. In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to  the success of the Tournament, or are singularly egregious, a  single violation of this Section shall also constitute the Player  Major Offense of Aggravated Behavior. (b) Violation of this Section shall subject a Player to a fine up to  $10,000 for each violation. For the purposes of this rule, the  Supervisor/Referee and/or Chair Umpire shall have the authority  to penalize a Player in accordance with the Point Penalty  Schedule. x.  Leaving the Court (a)  A Player shall not leave the court area during a match (including  warm up) without the permission of the Chair Umpire or  Supervisor/Referee. In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious  to the success of a Tournament, or are singularly egregious, a  single violation of this Section shall also constitute the Player  Major Offense of Aggravated Behavior. 284