In each year between 1959 and 1982, the host team received a bye into the final group.
The top two teams received a bye in the first round.
The 1st-seeded pair received a bye into the second round.
National League teams received a bye until the final 64 stage.
The top four seeds received a bye to the second round.
All eight seeds received a bye to the second round.
As the second seed, she received a bye in the first round.
Top 9 seeds received a bye into the second round.
The top two seeds received a bye into the second round.
Being one of the top eight seeds, he received a bye in the first round.