Female tennis players to get ranking protection after freezing eggs
Summary
Female tennis players who want to freeze their eggs or embryos can now keep their world ranking on the WTA Tour while they take a break from competitions. This new rule allows players ranked in the top 750 to take time off for fertility treatment without worrying about their rankings. They can also use a special ranking to join up to three tournaments when they return, though it's not allowed for the top-tier events.Key Facts
- The WTA Tour will protect the world rankings of female tennis players who take time off to freeze eggs or embryos.
- This rule applies to players ranked in the top 750 who are out of competition for over 10 weeks.
- Players can use a special ranking to enter three tournaments within 10 weeks after returning from fertility treatment.
- They cannot use the special ranking to enter WTA's premier 1000 events.
- The WTA Tour introduced paid maternity leave, with over 320 players eligible for up to 12 months of paid leave.
- Players returning from maternity leave can use their previous ranking to enter up to 12 tournaments over three years.
- The WTA offers a health team to support returning mothers with physical and mental health care.
- Other sports, like the WNBA, also support egg freezing with financial reimbursements for players.
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