The Women's Tennis Association has set a precedent by introducing up to 12 months of paid maternity leave for players, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. This policy not only offers financial support for fertility treatments, such as IVF and egg freezing, but also provides two months of paid leave for all new parents. Victoria Azarenka, a key representative on the WTA players' council, reported overwhelming positive feedback from players, emphasizing that this initiative is a significant step forward for women's sports and encourages dialogue around similar changes in other sports.
The Women's Tennis Association has become the first international sports body to introduce up to 12 months of paid maternity leave for players, marking a significant advancement in women's sports.
The WTA said at least 320 of the world's top players would be entitled to access the fund, including financial support for fertility treatments like egg freezing and IVF.
Victoria Azarenka mentioned that the response from her colleagues to the WTA PIF Maternity Fund programme had been incredible, and players are excited and motivated by this change.
Azarenka also expressed that setting up this programme was a long battle, but it stands as a model for other sports and aims to inspire global conversations.
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