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'It's Pretty Fair': Another Women's Sports Star Speaks Out on Transgender Athletes After Sophie Cunningham
Sabalenka said the new SRY gene test will protect fairness in women’s tennis as the WTA begins screening all players.
- On Monday, top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka backed the Women's Tennis Association's new mandatory genetic testing, stating the policy ensures fairness by preventing biological men from competing against women.
- The WTA recently introduced mandatory SRY gene testing for all players, requiring a swab or blood sample and replacing previous rules that relied on testosterone levels maintained for two years.
- Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham argued last month that young girls should not compete against biological men, though she later described the resulting public attention as a 'distraction.'
- Fever coach Stephanie White and Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve favored more inclusive policies for younger athletes, while demonstrations at Fever stops sparked criticism from those opposing the testing mandates.
- While the WTA stated there is 'no intent to disrespect or question the gender identity,' the WNBA still lacks a publicly available policy governing transgender athlete eligibility, leaving the broader debate unresolved.
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