WTA introducing gene testing for all players on women's tour

BERLIN -- 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 WTA updated its women's eligibility policy to include gender screening "based on biological sex" this week "to preserve the integrity of women's professional tennis and maintain fair competition conditions for all players."

The new policy takes the organization in line with the eligibility policy introduced by the International Olympic Committee in March to align with U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order on sports ahead of the 2028 Games.