Breaking: WTA to Require Genetic Sex Testing for All Players

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has enacted a new policy requiring all players to undergo genetic sex testing to maintain eligibility to compete on the WTA Tour, effective July 2026. The testing is designed to identify any players with genetic markers suggesting traces of male biology. The move comes despite there being no known transgender women currently active at any level of professional women's tennis, with the author noting the policy reflects broader cultural and political pressures around gender in women's sports.