Out of scope of @bsnidermcgrath’s article is the minor ‘battle’ for #9-#10 as they will get an AQ for T100 Gold Coast in March or Singapore in April - we still don’t know which will be for men and which for women.
Not clear whether those 10 slots will roll down, as several thus AQ will either not want to travel to Oz or not be prepared to boil themselves, Keulen (et al) style, in Singapore.
Finally, the competition for the standing finisher spots #18 #19 #20 will be worth both watching and worth it for the athletes. $24k $22k $20k and then athletes drop into the Contender payouts.