WTA adopts mandatory SRY gene test for all tour players
The Women's Tennis Association has instituted a mandatory, one-time genetic test for all players on its tour, marking the most significant update to its eligibility policy in decades.
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The Women's Tennis Association has instituted a mandatory, one-time genetic test for all players on its tour, marking the most significant update to its eligibility policy in decades.
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