Can an amateur play in a non-open tennis tournament?

Question

Technically, any amateur (ie., non-pro player) can play in the Open tennis tournaments, but what about the non-Open ones? If he or she were talented enough, could he/she be given a special exemption to play in an event usually reserved for professionals? Just wondering...

For instance, could a female college tennis player be allowed to enter, say, the East Bank Classic or Rogers Cup this summer?

Answer 1

nope is its not open unless you qualify or are invited

Answer 2

It's called qualification