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WTA Introduces One-Time Gene Test for Women’s Tennis Players

Updated 2026-07-20 04:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has mandated a one-time gene test to determine players' eligibility based on the SRY gene, which helps identify biological sex.

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Women’s tennis players must take one-time gene test for eligibility

Players will need to take a test for the SRY gene, which helps to determine biological sex, the WTA says.

2026-07-20 04:21 UTC