Coco Gauff addresses WTA eligibility policy at Canadian Open

At the Canadian Open in Toronto, tennis star Coco Gauff addressed the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) new eligibility policy, which introduces mandatory SRY gene testing to determine participation in the women’s category. Gauff stated that while she understands the reasoning to preserve fairness in women’s sports, she expressed concern regarding the hostility and animosity directed toward the transgender community resulting from these debates.

On the court, the tournament continues with high-stakes matchups. Gauff, the world number four, is set to face Belinda Bencic in a quarterfinal clash. Other notable matchups include Elena Rybakina against Naomi Osaka, and Iga Swiatek, who recently advanced to the semifinals after defeating Diana Shnaider.

The tournament serves as a critical preparation period for the upcoming US Open and features significant implications for the WTA world rankings, particularly for Rybakina, who has the opportunity to move closer to the number one spot following the exit of Aryna Sabalenka.