Gauff weighed in on the new genetic testing policy implemented by the Women’s Tennis Association last month.
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Aug. 6, 2026, 12:48 PM EDT
By Doha Madani
Tennis star Coco Gauff called for nuance in response to a new rule from the Women’s Tennis Association that requires its athletes to undergo genetic tests amid the ongoing debate about transgender athletes in women’s sports.
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