Aryna Sabalenka supports biological testing for women’s tennis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
WTA No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has voiced support for a one-time biological test for players in women’s tennis. This follows Sophie Cunningham's recent comments advocating for the exclusion of 'biologically male' athletes in sports. Sabalenka emphasizes the need for fairness, asserting that biological men hold physical advantages over women. She expressed her willingness to undergo testing to ensure competitive integrity within the sport. The debate underscores ongoing discussions about inclusivity and fairness regarding transgender athletes in women’s competitions.
- •Sabalenka supports biological testing for women's tennis.
- •Cunningham advocates for excluding biologically male athletes.
- •Sabalenka prioritizes fairness in competition.
- •Debate highlights inclusion and fairness in athletics.
- •Future policies may stem from this discussion.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — WTA No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka supports Sophie Cunningham’s stance on trans athletes in women’s sports
"WTA No. 1-ranked women’s player Aryna Sabalenka supports a one-time biological test to determine the sex of a player on the tour.
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