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WTA Launches Groundbreaking 12-Month Paid Maternity Leave

3/14/2025

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The WTA has launched a revolutionary maternity leave program, granting female tennis players 12 months of paid leave during pregnancy and two months for those who become parents through surrogacy or adoption. Backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, this initiative seeks to empower over 300 eligible athletes and champion parental rights in women's sports.

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The WTA has launched a revolutionary maternity leave program, granting female tennis players 12 months of paid leave during pregnancy and two months for those who become parents through surrogacy or adoption. Backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, this initiative seeks to empower over 300 eligible athletes and champion parental rights in women's sports.