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Sabalenka, Kyrgios Oppose Trans Women Competing in Women’s Tennis in TV Interview

The WTA still permits transgender women under specified eligibility rules.

Overview

  • In a Piers Morgan Uncensored appearance, Aryna Sabalenka said trans women have a “huge advantage” and that it is not fair for women to face “biological men.”
  • Nick Kyrgios endorsed Sabalenka’s position during the same interview, saying he felt “the exact same way.”
  • The pair were promoting their December 28 Dubai exhibition, which will feature a 9% smaller court for Sabalenka and a one-serve rule for both players.
  • Sabalenka told the BBC the match will not harm women’s tennis and argued the showcase could help raise the women’s game.
  • Commentators have condemned the event and the players’ remarks, while organizers press on and the WTA has not revised its gender-participation policy.