World number one Aryna Sabalenka has voiced support for the WTA's new genetic testing policy, saying she would gladly undergo screening herself to protect women's tennis.
The Belarusian player made the comments in Montreal, where she backed the Women's Tennis Association's rules on sex testing. The policy has drawn criticism from some players and observers, but Sabalenka said she is in favor of it.
She said she is willing to take the genetic test herself, describing it as a safeguard for the women's game. Her endorsement adds a prominent voice to the debate over the policy, which remains controversial in the sport.