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Sabalenka Says Trans Women Competing in Women’s Sports Is ‘Not Fair’

WTA eligibility rules remain in place with no policy change announced.

Overview

  • Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Aryna Sabalenka said trans women retain a “huge advantage” over women and called such competition “not fair.”
  • Nick Kyrgios, who is set to face Sabalenka in an exhibition, said he feels “the exact same way” about the issue.
  • The pair are scheduled for a modified “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition in New York, with Kyrgios limited to one serve and hitting toward a smaller side of the court.
  • Coverage notes Sabalenka’s view aligns with Martina Navratilova’s long-held position on protecting competitive fairness in women’s sport.
  • The WTA permits trans women to compete if eligibility criteria are met, and reports indicate no immediate changes to those rules.