Coco Gauff ‘understands reasoning’ behind new biological testing in tennis

Nypost · Aug 06, 2026 · 551 words · By Matt Ehalt

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What to know about Coco Gauff ‘understands reasoning’ behind new biological testing in tennis

Coco Gauff cited what she views as a positive and a drawback to the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) instituting a one-time gene test for players last month, calling the discussion “nuanced.” Players receive testing for the SRY gene, which is typically found…

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I do think that this kind of conversation has created a lot of animosity towards the trans community, which I’m not really a big fan of, but I also understand the need to, I guess, the biological difference and the need to protect that and preserve that,”…

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“So I think it’s a conversation that is very nuanced.

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Claim 1: “The ruling is synced with the policy instituted for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles that bans transgender athletes”

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While there is evidence of the WTA policy and a mention of the IOC/Olympic gene testing for DSD athletes in a 'Straight Shooter News' article, there is no corroboration from multiple independent sources specifically linking the WTA ruling as 'synced' with a 2028 LA Olympics ban on transgender athletes.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dignity Health Sports Park is a tennis center in Carson, Los Angeles, California, United States. It is adjacent to the soccer stadium of the same name, which is home to the LA Galaxy of Major Leag…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignity_Health_Sports_Park_(te…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The WTA Finals (formerly known as the WTA Tour Championships or WTA Championships) is the season-ending championship of the WTA Tour. It is the most significant tennis event in the women's annual cale…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WTA_Finals

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Claim 2: “Players receive testing for the SRY gene, which is typically found on a Y chromosome “that initiates male sex development in utero and indicates the presence of testes,” per the Associated Press.”

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Three independent sources (Operation Sports, Nine.com.au, Newsday) provide the exact same definition of the SRY gene test as being found on the Y chromosome and initiating male sex development.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The participation of transgender people in competitive sports, a traditionally sex-segregated institution, has become a subject of debate and discussion, particularly in relation to the inclusion of t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender_people_in_sports

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is the principal organizing body of women's professional tennis. The association governs the WTA Tour, which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women, a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women's_Tennis_Association

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Claim 3: “Her remarks have led to rallies being held in road cities in support of her views, while opposing fans have resoundingly booed her.”

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Google News reports that supporters rallied in Portland while liberal fans booed her inside, and Yahoo Sports mentions significant backlash from fans.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sophie Elizabeth Cunningham is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association. She played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Cunningham

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web search NEUTRAL — Opponent Sends Message. Cunningham’s remarks drew significant backlash from fans and media members, and one opposing player made her stance clear before Tuesday night’s game.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/standing-business-opponent…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sophie Cunningham supporters rallied outside in Portland while liberal fans booed her inside. 15 hours ago. Save for later.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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Claim 4: “the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) instituting a one-time gene test for players last month”

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Multiple independent web sources (Operation Sports, Nine.com.au, Newsday) report that the WTA introduced a mandatory gene testing policy for players.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alycia Michelle Parks (born December 31, 2000) is an American professional tennis player. She has a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 40, achieved August 14, 2023, and a career-high doubles ranki…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mirra Aleksandrovna Andreeva (born 29 April 2007) is a Russian professional tennis player. She has been ranked by the WTA as high as world No. 5 in singles, achieved in July 2025, and No. 12 in double…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirra_Andreeva

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Claim 5: “World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka voiced her support for the testing, which went into place July 21.”

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Multiple sources confirm Aryna Sabalenka's support for the WTA's new gene testing policy, and one source specifically mentions her as World No. 1.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Aryna Sabalenka tennis season officially began on 30 December 2024, with the start of the Brisbane International in Brisbane and concluded at the 2025 WTA Finals. Notably, Sabalenka was ranke…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Aryna Siarhiejeŭna Sabalenka (born 5 May 1998) is a Belarusian professional tennis player. She is the current world No. 1 in women's singles by the WTA and is a former No. 1 in doubles. Sabalenka has …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aryna_Sabalenka

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The WTA rankings are the Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) merit-based system for determining the rankings in women's tennis. The top-ranked singles player is the player who, over the previous 52 wee…
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Claim 6: “Cunningham told ESPN in an article published last month from comments she made earlier in the year.”

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Multiple sources (ESPN-referenced articles, TikTok news summaries) confirm that an ESPN article was published featuring comments made by Sophie Cunningham.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sophie Elizabeth Cunningham (born August 16, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Cunningham

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web search NEUTRAL — INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham doubled down Wednesday on comments she made in a recently published ESPN article, saying it’s “common sense” to bar transgender athletes from compe…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fever-sophie-cunningham-do…

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web search NEUTRAL — Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has been in the news recently after she made comments on transgender athletes in a recently published ESPN article.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/sophie-cunningham-trans-arti…

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Claim 7: “Gauff said Wednesday during a press conference at the National Bank Open in Toronto.”

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While Wikipedia confirms the National Bank Open takes place in Toronto/Canada, there is no specific evidence in the provided results confirming a press conference held by Coco Gauff on a Wednesday.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Canadian Open, branded as the 2025 National Bank Open presented by Rogers for sponsorship reasons, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hardcourts from July 26…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Victoria Mboko defeated Naomi Osaka in the final, 2–6, 6–4, 6–1 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 2025 Canadian Open. It was her first WTA Tour title, and she saved a match point en route…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_National_Bank_Open_–_Wome…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kateřina Siniaková and Zhang Shuai defeated Sara Errani and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in the final, 6–3, 6–4 to win the women's doubles tennis title at the 2026 Canadian Open. Coco Gauff and McCartney …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_National_Bank_Open_–_Wome…

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Claim 8: “The topic of transgender athletes competing in sport has been heightened over the past week due to comments made by WNBA star Sophie Cunningham.”

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Multiple sources (Yahoo Sports, Google News, ESPN-referenced articles) confirm that WNBA player Sophie Cunningham made comments regarding transgender athletes in sports.

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web search NEUTRAL — On its tenth anniversary, the WNBA released its All-Decade Team, comprising the ten WNBA players who had contributed, through on-court play and off-court activities, the most to women's basketball dur…
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web search NEUTRAL — The WNBA Finals is the championship series of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the conclusion of the league's postseason each fall. The series was named the WNBA Championship unt…
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