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Aryna Sabalenka supports gender testing policy in women’s tennis

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka supports gender testing policy in women’s tennis
Summary

On August 2, Aryna Sabalenka, the top-ranked WTA player, expressed her support for a new gender screening policy aimed at transgender athletes. The Women's Tennis Association introduced this policy as a means to ensure fair competition and align with the International Olympic Committee's eligibility standards for the upcoming 2028 Olympics. This follows comments made by Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who spoke out against transgender women competing in women's sports, generating significant public discussion. Both athletes underscore a growing debate surrounding inclusion and fairness in sports.

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By the Numbers
  • •Sabalenka supports mandatory gene testing for women’s eligibility.
  • •WTA's policy aligns with IOC guidelines established earlier this year.
  • •Cunningham's recent comments reignited discussions on transgender athletes.
  • •Cunningham emphasized protecting young girls in sports during interviews.
  • •Public and athlete reactions highlight divisions in views on this topic.
Latest Updates
  • 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — ‘She Caused This Distraction’ – Outrage Erupts As Sophie Cunningham Slams WNBA Media Amid Trans-Athlete Drama
  • 8:11 PMFox News — Sophie Cunningham calls out WNBA media for non-basketball focus, and talks viral Cheryl Reeve conversation - Fox News
  • 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham rips WNBA media for not sticking to sports
  • 1:22 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Biologically, men are way stronger’: Aryna Sabalenka breaks silence on trans athletes amid Sophie Cunningham controversy
  • 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s pretty fair’: Another women’s sports star speaks out on transgender athletes after Sophie Cunningham
What they're saying
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Last month, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham caused quite a stir when she spoke out against transgender women competing in women’s sports. Now, another high-profile athlete has offered a similar stance. Following Cunningham’s recent comments, top-ranked tennis star Aryna Sabalenka was asked about the WTA’s controversial new gender screening policy which is designed to prevent…

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Sophie Cunningham chose to enter the fray by speaking out against transgender athletes, and now she wants everyone else to stick to sports. Cunningham has garnered massive right-wing media fame, especially after comments she made in a recently published article by ESPN, where the Indiana Fever guard expressed a desire to “protect young girls in…

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Sophie Cunningham’s comments on transgender athletes participating in sports have reverberated all across the country. In a July 21 ESPN profile, Cunningham said, “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that.’ I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think…

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