Players who embark on egg or embryo freezing can get a special ranking for three tournaments and the American Sloane Stephens said: ‘It will empower this generation’

Female tennis players who wish to freeze eggs or embryos, so they can start a family at a later date, will have their ranking protected by the WTA Tour.

Players who embark on egg or embryo freezing can get a special ranking for three tournaments and the American Sloane Stephens said: ‘It will empower this generation’