WTA has created a funding program for tennis players going on maternity leave.

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced the launch of a support program for tennis players who are going on maternity leave and starting families. This was reported by 'Glavkom'.

The program is being launched with the support of the Saudi Arabian Sovereign Investment Fund. Active tennis players will receive paid maternity leave for the first Time in WTA history, lasting up to 12 months, as well as the possibility of receiving grants for infertility treatment and support for new families.

The program will be open to more than 320 tennis players who meet certain criteria. It is specified that athletes who have participated in a defined number of tournaments over a specific period may take part in the program.

A ranking preservation system is in place for tennis players going on maternity leave, allowing them to return quickly to higher-level tournaments within three years after the birth of their child.

One of the best tennis players lost

With the death of Fred Stolle, the tennis world has lost one of its best players, a vibrant personality

Legendary Australian tennis player Fred Stolle passed away at the age of 87.

Stolle won titles at the French Open and US Open in singles, and he also won 17 Majors in doubles and mixed.

He was a three-time winner of the Davis Cup as part of the Australian national team.

In 1985, Stolle's name was included in the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and three years later in the Australian Sports Hall of Fame. In 1997, a monument was erected in Melbourne in honor of the legendary tennis player.

After retiring from his career, Stolle worked in television, and in 2005 he became a Knight of the Order of Australia.

Fred Stolle is survived by his wife Pat, son Sendon (who won the US Open and 21 other ATP tournaments in doubles), and daughters Monique and Nadine.