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Sabalenka Questions Fairness of WTA Trans Athlete Policy

On Tuesday, Aryna Sabalenka, the women's world No.1, said on Piers Morgan Uncensored she has "nothing to do against" the trans community but argued trans women hold a "huge advantage" making competition unfair for female players.
Amid policy shifts across sport, Britain's Lawn Tennis Association barred trans women from some national and inter-club women's competitions last year, while other sporting federations revised rules over the past two years.
The interview also probed comments by Marta Kostyuk about testosterone, and Kyrgios agreed with Sabalenka's stance while on the programme, echoing her view.
The WTA, meanwhile, has not yet responded to Sabalenka's comments, adding to a long debate with Billie Jean King supporting inclusion and Martina Navratilova opposing it; Renee Richards was the last trans player in recent years.
Under current WTA rules, transgender women may compete if they meet a four-year female identification and blood testosterone below 2.5 nmol/L for two years, but the WTA Medical Manager may adjust requirements; studies showing no edge at elite level offer counterpoints.

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