The Gene Test Conundrum: Tennis's Transgender Policy Raises More Questions Than Answers The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has introduced a one time gene test for women's tennis players, sparking debate about transgender participation in professional sports.
On the surface, this policy seems like an attempt to clarify eligibility criteria, but it reveals complex issues that threaten the very fabric of competitive sport.
At its core, the new policy centers on the SRY gene, which helps determine biological sex.