The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has mandated that female tennis…
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