Gauff backs WTA gene-testing, while criticizing how it creates animosity toward trans community
Gauff said the new test is meant to protect fairness, but she warned the debate has fueled hostility toward transgender people.
- At the Canadian Open in Toronto, Coco Gauff addressed The WTA's new mandatory gene-testing policy following her opening-match win over Kayla Day on Wednesday.
- The WTA introduced mandatory gene-testing for all players to qualify for the Los Angeles Olympics, screening for the SRY gene, a DNA segment that initiates male sex development.
- Gauff supports protecting fairness in women's sports but criticized the rollout, saying it "could have been more transparent," while expressing concern about animosity toward the trans community.
- Tennis Association officials stated the policy aims to promote equal opportunities and maintain fair competition, emphasizing there is "no intent to disrespect" player dignity.
- The Tennis Association noted there are no known transgender women currently competing on the WTA Tour, though human rights experts have criticized the screening already used by other sports.
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Gauff voices concern over potential to ‘weaponise’ gene testing
Coco Gauff agrees with mandatory gene-testing in the name of fairness, but she also has concern about unintended consequences the Women’s Tennis Association might be inviting around a polarising, politicised topic. Mandatory testing for the DNA segment known as the SRY gene was approved as part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics for all tennis […]
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Tennis star Coco Gauff addresses WTA gene testing requirement
Coco Gauff supports mandatory gene testing for fairness in women's tennis but expresses concern about how it may fuel attacks on the trans community, highlighting the complexity and sensitivity of gender policies in sports ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
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