Sabalenka: Women facing "biological men" in tennis is unfair

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CNBC TV18•10-12-2025, 19:22
Sabalenka: Women facing "biological men" in tennis is unfair
- •World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka stated it's unfair for women to compete against "biological men" in professional tennis due to inherent advantages.
- •Sabalenka believes transgender athletes retain a significant advantage, making competition inequitable for women who have dedicated their lives to the sport.
- •The WTA Tour's policy allows transgender women to compete under conditions like a four-year female declaration and lowered testosterone levels.
- •Nick Kyrgios supported Sabalenka's view, while figures like Martina Navratilova criticize inclusion and Billie Jean King views exclusion as discrimination.
- •Recent actions include Britain's LTA barring transgender women from national female competitions, reflecting ongoing debate in sports federations.
Why It Matters: It raises critical questions about fairness and inclusion in women's sports.
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