Olympic doubles champion Elena Vesnina has commented on the launch of a special program by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) designed to support athletes who interrupt their careers due to pregnancy.
Vesnina stated: “This is an incredibly important and significant decision. I am proud that the WTA has come to this crucial decision. This association is one of the main trendsetters in the world of women’s sports. It helps women around the world not to be afraid to leave their careers and professions to become mothers. This is truly a revolutionary decision. Now women will feel more protected, and I congratulate everyone on this event.”
The program will be implemented through a partnership between the WTA and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF). As part of this initiative, female tennis players will receive paid maternity leave for 12 months. Athletes will also be eligible for grants to cover infertility treatment. More than 320 WTA players who meet the criteria will benefit from these provisions.
