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Story summary
- Tennis with Friends, a new Las Vegas league, emerged after the United States Tennis Association (USTA) banned transgender women and girls from women's events.
- Co-founders Valerie Witherspoon and Christine Delisle started the league to serve players affected by the policy.
- The league has grown from a small group to over 100 players, emphasizing community and fun.
- The USTA policy aligns with federal guidelines requiring birth certificate verification to determine eligibility.
