Breaking: WTA to Require Genetic Sex Testing for All Players

Following cultural tides, the women's tennis tour is mandating a strict new eligibility requirement.

A women’s tennis player at Wimbledon this month. (Photo by Mark Peterson / Corleve)

Big news to break here on Bounces today, at the messy intersection of women’s sports and gender issues.

Bounces can report that the Women’s Tennis Association has enacted a policy requiring that all WTA players must undergo genetic sex testing in order to maintain their el…