Game Rules
![T2 Diamond 2019 Game Rules](https://t2diamond.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/T2_GameRules1-1.png)
Player Qualification
![4f2f07a49e](https://t2diamond.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/4f2f07a49e.png)
Players qualify to compete in the T2 Diamond through the ITTF World Tour rankings
![table_tennis](https://t2diamond.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/table_tennis.png)
The top 16 Men and 16 Women players are invited to the tournament.
![t2_wildcard_icon](https://t2diamond.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/t2_wildcard_icon.png)
A “host exemption” (AKA wild card) player pick is extended to the hosting city
Competition Format
The competition is 16 men’s and 16 women’s single elimination knockout with 3rd/4th place match.
![T2Diamond_CompetitionFormat](https://t2diamond.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/T2Diamond_CompetitionFormat-1.png)