WTA requires one-time SRY gene test via cheek swab for all women's tour players
Policy effective July 22, 2026, replaces testosterone-threshold approach from 2024
Intended to prevent transgender women from competing on professional women's tour
Aligns with IOC eligibility policy from March 2026 for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Non-compliance risks suspension and ineligibility from WTA tournaments
ATP events at Estoril (ATP 250) and Kitzbühel (ATP 250) run through July 26
WTA events at Prague (hard court) and Hamburg (clay) underway through July 26
Andrey Rublev arrives at Estoril as defending champion after Bastad win
Marie Bouzkova seeded first at Prague seeking third title at venue
Tournaments mark transition from grass to hard-court and clay circuits
WTA requires one-time SRY gene test via blood sample, saliva, or cheek swab
Policy effective July 21, 2026 for all WTA tour events including Grand Slams
Requirement to compete at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aligns with IOC mandate
WTA covers testing costs; positive results allow exceptions for specific conditions
Policy announced quietly on website July 19, not via official press release
Multiple top players withdrew from upcoming ATP/WTA North American events
Carlos Alcaraz among stars missing from circuit due to wrist injury
2026 North American swing begins with Washington Open on July 27
Five top-10 men's players scheduled for Washington despite earlier withdrawals
Draw size reduced from 48 to 32 players for men's Washington event
Four major tournaments run simultaneously: ATP Kitzbuhel and Estoril 250s; WTA Prague and Hamburg.
Clay-court specialists compete at Kitzbuhel in Austrian Alps for prestigious ATP 250 title.
WTA Prague Open marks first significant hard-court event after Wimbledon.
Players battle for ranking points heading into North American hard-court swing.
Matches run Monday through Sunday with first and second-round action scheduled.
Andrey Rublev defeats Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-3 at ATP 250 Bastad.
First ATP title for Rublev since Doha February 2025; ends 17-month drought.
Win moves Rublev to No. 17 in ATP Race, strengthens Top 10 comeback bid.
Rublev improves to No. 14 in ATP rankings with 2,380 points.
18th career ATP title for 28-year-old Russian clay specialist.
Stefanos Tsitsipas wins Swiss Open Gstaad, defeating Raphaël Collignon.
First ATP title of 2026 for 27-year-old former Top 10 star after difficult year.
Ranking jump of +34 positions brings Tsitsipas to No. 51.
Third major title for Tsitsipas at Gstaad; tournament showcases clay comeback.
Part of productive week for veteran players seeking redemption.
Denis Shapovalov fractured rib at Queen's Club weeks before Wimbledon
Canadian sustained additional shoulder injury during Wimbledon first-round match
Retired from match against Pablo Carreno Busta while down 3-6, 6-7(7)
Shapovalov announced injuries via Instagram on July 20
Four-time tour-level titlist forced to withdraw from competition
Zverev reached Wimbledon final, losing to defending champion Sinner
First German to win French Open since Henner Henkel in 1937
Leapfrogged injured Alcaraz in ATP rankings
Finally conquered Grand Slam curse after three previous finals losses
Sinner extends lead at No. 1 to nearly 5,000 points
139th Championships debut video review on six show courts
Players gain unlimited review requests for judgment calls this year
Electronic line calling continues with Hawk-Eye Live on all courts
Video review available on Centre, No. 1 and other show courts
Technology modernization responds to feedback from first ELC year 2025