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     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/shahidaj\" class=\"text-sm font-normal !text-author\"><br \/>\n                            Shahida Jacobs                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <time class=\"ml-3 text-sm font-normal text-info md:ml-4\" datetime=\"22 Jul 2026 10:30 AM\" data-ps-date=\"22 Jul 2026 10:30 AM\" data-ps-datetime=\"1784712613\"><br \/>\n                            22 Jul 2026 10:30 AM                        <\/time>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden justify-end space-x-4 text-xl sm:flex sm:!opacity-100\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 hidden dark:block h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_dark.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source 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space-x-3 border-b border-mobile-caption px-3 lg:border-caption\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-1.5 break-words !text-xs !text-content\">\n                                Linda Noskova reacts during a match                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>Newly crowned Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova was left unimpressed after her image was used in a story about the WTA\u2019s new genetic sex-testing policy.<\/p>\n<p>The WTA\u2019s controversial rule that requires those who want to play at the top level to undergo a one-time genetic sex test came into effect on Tuesday with the move aimed to prevent transgeder women from competing on the Tour.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, transgender players were able to play as long as they declared their gender as female and kept their testosterone at lower levels for a two-year period prior to competing.<\/p>\n<p>But that will change as, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/wta-tour\/wta-confirms-major-rule-change-women-players-undergo-one-time-genetic-sex-test\">according to the WTA<\/a>, the \u201cpolicy is designed to promote equal athletic opportunities in women\u2019s professional tennis and maintain fair competition for all players participating in WTA tournaments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince first being introduced in \u200b\u200b1975, the eligibility policy has undergone periodic review in light of developments across international sport. Following the most recent review, which included consultation with WTA members and evolving standards across women\u2019s sport, the Board approved a new policy beginning in 2026 based on biological sex.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>WTA News<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/absolute-disgrace-wta-star-slammed-escaping-disqualification-racket-throw\">\u2018Absolute disgrace\u2019 \u2013 WTA star slammed after escaping disqualification for racket throw<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/wta-rankings-alex-eala-emma-raducanu-barbora-krejcikova-paula-badosa\">WTA Rankings: Barbora Krejcikova +6, Paula Badosa +22, Alex Eala drops, Emma Raducanu climbs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The statement added: \u201cThe WTA recognizes that this is a sensitive and complex issue and is committed to treating all players with dignity and implementing the policy in a respectful and thoughtful way. Additional detail can be found in the full policy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The news made headlines around the world and Outsports.com was one of the websites that covered the story and they went with the headline \u201cWTA bans trans women from tennis tour with mandatory testing\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>But it is the decision to use an image of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/linda-noskova\">Noskova<\/a>, who is one of the most-talked about WTA players at the moment after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/linda-noskova-wta-rankings-milestone-marta-kostyuk-wimbledon-final\">her Wimbledon title run<\/a>, that has raised eyebrows and the world No 7 took to social media to ask \u201cwhy am I here\u201d?<\/p>\n<p>There has been no answer to Noskova\u2019s question just yet and her image remains on the website and on the Instagram post.<\/p>\n<div>\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-234038\" src=\"https:\/\/d2me2qg8dfiw8u.cloudfront.net\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Linda-Noskova-reply-on-Instagram.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured: Linda Noskova reply on Instagram\" width=\"650\" height=\"432\"><figcaption class=\"flex items-center space-x-3 border-b border-mobile-caption px-3 lg:border-caption caption-234038\" style=\"margin-top:-8px\">\n<div class=\"my-1.5 break-words !text-xs !text-content\"> Linda Noskova reply on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p>But it has certainly opened a can of worms as an Instagram user replied: \u201c\u2018Is linda noskova trans?\u2019 That\u2019s the exact question I asked Google, and the answer is no. Why would they use her pic in this headline?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another asked: \u201cIs there a reason you chose Linda Noskova\u2019s picture for this?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It is certainly a topic that deserves be treated with sensitivity.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Linda Noskova asks \u2018why am I here\u2019 after Wimbledon champion\u2019s photo used for controversial WTA policy story Shahida Jacobs 22 Jul 2026 10:30 AM Linda Noskova reacts during a match Newly crowned Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova was left unimpressed after her image was used in a story about the WTA\u2019s new genetic sex-testing policy. 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