Olympic champion in doubles, Elena Vesnina, has reacted to the launch of a special program by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). This program is designed to support athletes who pause 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 a major trendsetter 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 a truly revolutionary decision. Now women will feel more protected, and I congratulate everyone on this event.”
The program will be implemented through a collaboration between the WTA and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF). It will provide tennis players with paid maternity leave for 12 months. Athletes will also be eligible for grants to cover infertility treatment. More than 320 eligible WTA players will benefit from these provisions.
