The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has mandated that female tennis… (теннисистка · женский · тест)
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has mandated that female tennis players confirm their gender through genetic testing to participate in tournaments under its banner.
Consensus
- The WTA has introduced mandatory gender testing for female tennis players.
- The test checks for the presence of the SRY gene associated with male biological development.
- A positive result leads to temporary suspension and additional medical examination.
- The policy requires a one-time test, not repeated over time.
- Tennis players must submit to the test via oral swab, blood sample, or saliva.
- Failure to comply may result in disciplinary measures.
- The new rules came into effect on July 21.
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has adopted a similar policy for the 2028 Olympics.
Points of divergence
- Testing will begin in 2026, despite rules taking effect on July 21. — vedomosti
- The new rules came into force on July 1. — kommersant
- The U.S. military has officially stopped accepting transgender individuals for service and will no longer support gender transition procedures for soldiers. — vm
- The previous WTA policy allowed transgender women to compete if they maintained low testosterone levels for two years prior to competition. — vedomosti
- There is no known participation of transgender athletes in current WTA tournaments. — meduza
Coverage (4 sources)
- WTA introduces mandatory gender testing for female tennis players — Ведомости
- WTA mandates gender testing for female tennis players — Вечерняя Москва
- Women's Tennis Association Requires Players to Verify Gender via Genetic Testing — Meduza
- WTA requires female tennis players to undergo gender testing — Коммерсантъ