The move, called “groundbreaking” by 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens, is aimed at players who take a break from the tour to undergo procedures like egg or embryo freezing.

The WTA launched a second initiative in its path to providing safeguards for mothers playing on tour. On Wednesday, the WTA introduced the Fertility Protection Special Entry Ranking Rule, allowing ...

By introducing this new form of ranking protection, the WTA helps to support and empower women athletes to balance a professional sports career with planning and starting a family at a time of their ...

Women's tennis players who choose to undergo a fertility protection procedure will be allowed to take time away from the sport and return to competitive action with a protected ranking, the WTA ...

The WTA will now protect the rankings of female tennis pros who take time away from competition to undergo fertility protection procedures, the tour announced Wednesday. The player-led measure ...

The WTA Ventures and Tennis Channel announced Wednesday they have agreed to a six-year media rights deal that will ensure that the latter's platforms will continue to be the exclusive home of WTA ...

The WTA also said players will benefit from paid maternity leave and grants for fertility protection through the WTA Maternity Fund sponsored by the Saudi Public Investment Fund.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.& LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- WTA Ventures and Tennis Channel agreed to a new six-year media rights deal ensuring that Tennis Channel platforms will continue to be the exclusive home of ...

The WTA said in a statement that the "Fertility Protection Special Entry Ranking Rule" would enhance the existing package of benefits to help players combine family life with tennis. WTA CEO ...

The deal covers all WTA Tour 1000, 500 and 250 events -- with the exception of tournaments in the U.S., which fall under other contracts -- through to the season-ending WTA Finals.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The women's professional tennis tour and Tennis Channel announced Wednesday they have a six-year rights deal for U.S. coverage of WTA tournaments through 2032. The ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The women’s professional tennis tour and Tennis Channel announced Wednesday they have a six-year rights deal for U.S. coverage of WTA tournaments through 2032. The agreement ...