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Tennis: Advocacy groups call for WTA to drop sex-testing policy

The Sport & Rights Alliance has urged the Women's Tennis Association to end its new sex-testing policy. This policy requires players to undergo a one-time gene test to determine biological sex. Advocacy groups state the measure stigmatizes and traumatizes women and girls on the tour. The WTA's move follows a…

The Economic Times

Tennis makes the right decision to pursue fairness for its female players

In introducing sex screening, tennis has made the right decision to ensure fairness for its female players. There's been considerable backlash,…

The National (Scotland)

Aussie Joint goes down in titanic struggle to Samsonova

Young Australian Maya Joint has bowed out of the Canadian Open in Toronto, losing in three sets to Russian Liudmila Samsonova.

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Sophie Cunningham Is Already Trying to Clean Up the Mess She Made

After speaking about her opposition to transgender women and girls participating in sports, the Fever guard thrust the WNBA into a culture war.

Sports Illustrated

Gauff backs WTA gene-testing, while criticizing how it creates animosity toward trans community

Coco Gauff understands the reasoning behind the WTA Tour’s newly introduced gene-testing policy

The Independent UK

Can Alexandra Eala Win Back-to-Back WTA Titles? Toronto Campaign Comes Days After Washington Triumph

Alexandra Eala, fresh from her first WTA title win, competes in the National Bank Open in Toronto, aiming to extend her winning streak and build momentum ahead of the US Open.

International Business Times UK

‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win

WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home country

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Rising star Alexandra Eala beats Jessica Pegula to win historic WTA Tour title

Victory over the top seed in Washington sealed Eala’s first singles title on the WTA Tour and the first ever by a Filipina player

The Independent UK

History Made: Alex Eala Defeats Jessica Pegula in Stunning Comeback To Become First Filipina WTA Singles Champion

Alex Eala defeated world No. 3 Jessica Pegula to win the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, becoming the first Filipina WTA singles champion and marking a significant milestone in Philippine tennis history.

International Business Times UK

Alex Eala Stuns Naomi Osaka To Reach Historic Washington Open Final as Filipina Star Closes in on First WTA Title

Alex Eala defeated Naomi Osaka in Washington, becoming the first Filipino to reach a WTA 500 final. Her victory highlights a significant moment for Asian tennis and Filipino sports history.

International Business Times UK

Why Is the WTA Requiring Players to Undergo Genetic Sex Screening?

The new eligibility policy sits at the center of the heated debate over transgender participation in sports. So, why did the tour decide to make this move now?

Sports Illustrated

Alexandrova collapses on court during defeat as Memphis heat takes toll

Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court during her match against Kristina Liutova and left the arena in a wheelchair

The Guardian - UK

Work to do for Aussie women ahead of US Open quest

Maya Joint is the only Australian left in the WTA event in Memphis after Kimberly Birell became the third, and latest, to exit in the first round.

AAP

Young Maya Joint flying Australian flag in Memphis

Maya Joint is through to the round of 16 at the WTA tournament in Memphis, but it was a day to forget for fellow Australians Talia Gibson and Storm Hunter.

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Tennis Becomes the First Major Women's Sport to Require Genetic Testing as Rights Advocates and Scientists Sound Alarm

The WTA began mandatory SRY gene testing for all players in July 2026, becoming the first major women's sports league to require genetic testing. Experts warn the policy could harm intersex women.

International Business Times UK

WTA's New DNA Test Rule: One Swab Determines Your Tennis Career

The Women's Tennis Association will require a one-time DNA sex test for eligibility on its tour from 2026, aiming to ensure fair competition by confirming biological sex through an SRY gene test.

The Independent UK

WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women's tennis tour

The Women’s Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday – a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The Independent UK

Female tennis players must undergo genetic sex testing to play on WTA Tour

The decision sees the WTA move in line with the IOC and other sporting governing bodies including World Athletics, despite there being no transgender women in professional tennis

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The Independent UK

Angry gamblers target female tennis players with thousands of abusive social media posts, new report finds

The report stated that over 12,000 abusive posts appeared online in 2025

International Business Times UK

'It's A Continuous Process': Alexandra Eala's Candid Take On Chasing Greatness

Alex Eala's historic Wimbledon performance, including a win over the defending champion, has inspired Filipino tennis fans and reshaped national expectations for the sport's future.

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon awards 2026: best player, epic matches, biggest drama and more

Novak Djokovic’s five-set quarter-final thriller, Linda Noskova’s courage and Jannik Sinner’s class were among the highlights at SW19

The Guardian - UK

Budget cuts put men’s and women’s tennis tour merger on indefinite hold

The creation of a joint commercial venture between the ATP and WTA Tours has been put on hold due to possible budget cuts in the women’s game

The Guardian - UK

‘I want to make a difference’: Noskova looks forward to life after Wimbledon triumph

Unmoved by the trappings of success, the new women’s champion is keen to use her enhanced status to help those less fortunate

AAP

Czech mates in Wimbledon semis as Ukrainian soars

Two of the WTA's most in-form players, Czech Linda Noskova and Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk, have set up a semi-final date at Wimbledon in the blazing sunshine.

The Guardian - UK

WTA Finals calls time on three-year Saudi Arabia deal and heads for California

The season-ending tournament will now be based at Indian Wells with the move coming a year before the Saudi contract ends

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