Maria Sharapova reacts to WTA-Saudi partners introducing paid maternity leave

Maria Sharapova seemingly could not be any happier concerning the WTA’s newest transfer because the Russian publicly applauded the affiliation for introducing paid maternity go away. 

On Thursday, the WTA introduced that in collaboration with their Saudi companions, they agreed on a historic paid maternity go away as feminine stars might be eligible for funds for as much as 12 months. Additionally, there might be assets for gamers that want fertility remedies. And all of that might be funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Funding Fund (PIF).

For sure, the reactions to the information have been nice. Sharapova, probably the most iconic feminine tennis gamers, completely beloved it regardless that she is retired and has confirmed a number of occasions that she has no plans of returning to the sport.

“YES YES YES (fist pump),” the previous five-time Grand Slam champion wrote on X in her response to the historic information.

Belinda Bencic additionally supplied some main reward for the WTA

The Swiss tennis star, who introduced her being pregnant in late 2023 and returned to tennis in 2024 November, thinks the WTA made an excellent transfer that can assist feminine gamers unbelievably. 

“Effectively, after all I believe it is a terrific factor. It is completely giving gamers the possibility to not should make such a tough determination. I believe it makes their determination just a little bit simpler if they’re on the lookout for having a household and did not should resolve a lot if it is price it,” Bencic defined. 

“Particularly the lower-ranked gamers, I believe it is essential for them to have a assured earnings so they do not have to fret about cash after they’re out for a 12 months and a half and never stress about issues. So I believe it is a terrific factor.”

Since returning to tennis, Bencic has been completely spectacular as she has already received her first title as a mother in Abu Dhabi final month.

This week, she destroyed Tatjana Maria 6-1 6-1 within the Indian Wells first spherical and performs in opposition to Amanda Anisimova within the second spherical.