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The WTA will offer paid maternity leave to pregnant players, which will be paid by the Saudi PIF

Andrés Tomás Rico - 6 Mar 2025
The WTA will offer paid maternity leave to pregnant players, which will be paid by the Saudi PIF. Photo: Gettyimages.

Historic decision for the world of women's tennis and sports in general. The WTA has announced that it will offer a maternity leave for pregnant players, funded by PIF, the Saudi government's investment fund, lasting for twelve months. Comprehensive maternity benefits will be available to independent and self-employed athletes, marking a pioneering initiative in the world of women's sports.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La WTA ofrecerá un permiso de maternidad remunerado a las jugadoras embarazadas, que lo pagará el PIF saudí