Players will need to take a test for the SRY gene, which helps to determine biological sex, the WTA says.

The Women’s Tennis Association is now requiring players to undergo genetic sex testing to compete on its tours, BBC reports.

By KaranPrashant Saxena July 19 (Reuters) - Tennis players will be required to clear a one-time gene test to compete on the ...

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) updated its eligibility requirements to require all players to undergo a one-time ...

The new policy will come into effect on Tuesday to "preserve the integrity of women's professional tennis", the governing ...

The Women’s Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday – a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The WTA has effectively banned trans women from competing as the tennis tour implements a new mandatory test for athletes.

The WTA was founded by gay tennis legend Billie Jean King, who has been a fierce advocate for trans inclusion in sports.

Pure aggressiveness has become a less viable way to win on the WTA Tour the past few years. Two new champions only add to ...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 01: Aryna Sabalenka poses for a photo with her trophy during the WTA World Number One ceremony on day one of the WTA Finals Riyadh as part of the Hologic WTA Tour 2025 ...

Marta Kostyuk is on the cusp of being a Wimbledon finalist. Linda Noskova stands in her path, but the 24-year-old Ukranian ...

Tennis players ​will be required to clear a one-time gene test to compete on the ‌women's tour, the WTA said after updating ...