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Part of situation: WTA mandatory genetic sex testing (4 clusters)

WTA adopts mandatory genetic sex testing for all women’s‑tour players

WTA genetic sex testing SRY gene eligibility policy transgender athletes

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced a new eligibility policy that will require every player on the women’s tour to undergo a one‑time genetic test for the SRY gene, which indicates biological male sex. The test can be performed via a cheek swab, blood or saliva sample and will take effect on 21 July 2026. A negative result clears a player to compete, while a positive result triggers further medical assessment before eligibility is confirmed. Players who refuse the test may face disciplinary action, including possible suspension.

The policy replaces the previous rule that allowed transgender women to compete if they maintained testosterone levels below 2.5 nmol/L for two years. The WTA says the change aims to preserve fair competition and aligns with recent International Olympic Committee (IOC) guidelines and similar measures adopted by World Athletics and World Boxing ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The association emphasized that the rule is intended to be applied respectfully and with dignity, noting that no known transgender women are currently active on the professional tour.

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WTA to require tennis players to undergo genetic sex testing [www.bbc.co.uk]
7 days ago
WTA informuje o "jednorazowym badaniu". Świątek też musi je przejść [sportowefakty.wp.pl]
6 days ago
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6 days ago
Bericht: WTA führt Geschlechtertests im Tennis ein [www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de]
7 days ago
Új korszak jön a női teniszben: kötelező nemvizsgálatot vezet be a WTA - ORIGO [www.origo.hu]
7 days ago
WTA mení pravidlá. Tenistky budú musieť absolvovať genetické testovanie - Denník Šport [www.denniksport.sk]
6 days ago
Iga Świątek musi przejść test genetyczny. Oto powód [przegladsportowy.onet.pl]
5 days ago
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6 days ago
Tennis-Women’s tour mandates gene test for eligibility [mix929.com]
7 days ago
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7 days ago
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Tennis-Women’s tour mandates gene test for eligibility [wdez.com]
7 days ago
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6 days ago
WTA valuta test genetici per le atlete del circuito [cronachedi.it]
7 days ago
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Women's Tennis Association Implements Genetic Testing to Promote Fairness in Women's Competition - Total News [totalnews.com]
6 days ago
Um Missbrauch zu unterbinden: Tennisspielerinnen müssen sich künftig einem Gen-Test unterziehen [www.leinetal24.de]
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Report: WTA to mandate genetic gender test [wkzo.com]
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Report: WTA to mandate genetic gender test [wxerfm.com]
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WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women's tennis tour [www.brandonsun.com]
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6 days ago
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Report: WTA to mandate genetic gender test [kelo.com]
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Report: WTA to mandate genetic gender test [kfgo.com]
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7 days ago
Um Missbrauch zu unterbinden: Tennisspielerinnen müssen sich künftig einem Gen-Test unterziehen [www.op-online.de]
6 days ago
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6 days ago
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7 days ago
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6 days ago
Um Missbrauch zu unterbinden: Tennisspielerinnen müssen sich künftig einem Gen-Test unterziehen [www.tz.de]
6 days ago
WTA uvodi obavezno genetsko testiranje spola za sve teniserke [www.vijesti.ba]
6 days ago
Report: WTA to mandate genetic gender test [wsau.com]
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Report: WTA to mandate genetic gender test [wtvbam.com]
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