The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is the principal organizing body of women's professional tennis. Maternity leave policies in professional sports have historically been inconsistent. The WTA's new program aims to provide comprehensive support for players who choose to start a family. - The WTA will now offer up to 12 months of paid maternity leave to eligible players on the women's tennis tour. - The program is funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) as part of a broader partnership with the WTA. - Players who become parents through partner pregnancy, surrogacy, or adoption are eligible for two months of paid leave. - The initiative also includes grants to cover fertility treatments and egg freezing. - The WTA Players' Council identified maternity support as a key area of interest, driving the creation of the PIF WTA Maternity Fund Program.