The IW rankings

[Si Si Simona]

I dont get it. Check this official rankings: http://www.bnpparibasopen.com/Players/Player-Landing.aspx
Simona is ranked #12 there. She was never ranked #12 in 2014. She will be ranked #7 tomorrow.
Will they make the draw according to the day of the draw or what exactly?... :huh:

 

[10isfan]

Seeding is based on ranking several weeks before the draw.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Seeding is based on ranking several weeks before the draw.

No, the entry is based on ranking several weeks before (about six weeks).
However, the seeding is based on the latest rankings at the time of draw.

 

[Si Si Simona]

Thanks for your replies but Simona is ranked 11 or higher for at least 16 weeks since Nov 2013, so I have no clue what this list means.
So she will be seeded 6th (Serena out), no? is it a bye in R1?
thanks