Overview

• Tennis players who pause their tour participation for fertility treatments or pregnancy can now reclaim their ranking in up to three events after returning.
• The WTA will provide players with access to fertility programs, including egg or embryo freezing options.
• A paid maternity leave policy introduced in March offers up to one year of salary replacement to players during and after pregnancy.
• The measures aim to help players navigate the demands of elite competition while planning for pregnancy or parenthood.
• The initiative is funded in part by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which has drawn scrutiny over human rights issues.