Pregnant players on the women’s tennis tour now can receive 12 months of paid maternity leave, and those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption can get two months off with pay, under a program sponsored by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and announced Thursday by the WTA. “Independent contractors and […]
The WTA, with funding from Saudi Arabia's PIF, is providing paid maternity leave for women's tennis players, including 12 months for birth mothers and two months for parents via surrogacy, adoption, or partner pregnancy. The program, retroactive to January, also includes fertility treatment grants. This initiative, benefiting over 300 players, aims to support mothers on tour and encourage players to have children without financial concerns. The WTA highlights this as a historic step in women's sports, enabling independent athletes to access comprehensive maternity benefits.
