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.