Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player in the world, closed out a pre-tournament press conference in Toronto by backing the Women’s Tennis Association’s new eligibility rule and stating the biological reality at the center of the women’s-sports debate.
During a press conference ahead of the Canadian Open in Montreal, Sabalenka was asked about the Women’s Tennis Association’s (WTA) new common-sense policy requiring a one-time genetic sex test for all female players. Instead of cowering to transgender activists and the mainstream media, the Belarusian superstar doubled down on biological reality.
“It is very important to keep fairness on our tour. It is obvious that, biologically, men are much stronger than women. Therefore, I would not find it fair for a woman to compete against a biological man,” she told reporters.
Sabalenka didn’t hedge. She didn’t issue a carefully worded non-statement. She told the truth.
“I believe it took them a little while to make this decision, and yeah, I support it. But for me, I’m focusing on myself, on my goals… If they want to test us all, I’m happy to do that. It’s pretty fair, and let’s keep it that way,” she added.
Number 1-ranked female tennis player in the world, Aryna Sabalenka, finishes press conference by saying men shouldn't be in women's sports.
"It's obvious that biologically the men are way stronger than women."
Crazy that the ‘trust the science’ crowd finds this controversial. pic.twitter.com/7PsGREMLut
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 4, 2026