Renée Richards discusses impact of trans athlete policies in tennis

Renée Richards, the only openly transgender player in tennis history, has resurfaced in discussions regarding the participation of transgender athletes. A new biography titled "Finding Renée Richards" examines her historic legal battle for the right to compete as a woman in the 1977 U.S. Open. While her achievements were significant, Richards has recently expressed a changed viewpoint, now believing that transgender women should not primarily compete in women's sports. This shift comes amid growing controversies as various sports organizations, including the Women's Tennis Association, implement stricter eligibility policies requiring genetic testing for female athletes. The dialogue around these policies has intensified, paralleling significant political movements against transgender participation in sports.

• 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Renée Richards defeated a tennis trans ban in the 1970s. Now she supports it.