World number one Aryna Sabalenka has voiced support for the WTA's new sex testing policy, placing herself on the side of those who say the rules are needed to protect fairness in women's tennis. Her comments come as the policy faces a mixed response across the sport.
Speaking on Monday, Sabalenka said it is important to keep fairness on the women's tour. She argued that biological differences matter in competition, saying men are stronger than women, and suggested that this is why clear rules are necessary.
Her stance adds weight to the discussion because of her status at the top of the game, but it does not reflect a unanimous view. Other figures in tennis have been more critical of the policy, highlighting how divisive the subject remains even as the WTA moves ahead with the new approach.
The debate now centers on how women's tennis can balance fairness in competition with the concerns raised by critics of sex testing rules. Sabalenka's remarks make clear that, from her perspective, the priority should be preserving an even playing field on tour.
