Caitlyn Jenner criticized Martina Navratilova for her opinions against transgender inclusion in women's tennis.
The former athlete Caitlyn Jenner joined the reactions regarding the acceptance of transgender players in women's tennis by the USTA. The controversy arose after transgender athlete Alicia Rowley won the women's tennis competition in the 55 years and older category of the USTA.
Kim Shasby Jones, co-founder of the Independent Council on Women's Sports (ICONS), expressed her opinion on Twitter and mentioned former world No. 1 Martina Navratilova after the USTA decided to allow Rowley's participation
“Women’s tennis is turning into a laughing stock because of these terrible policies prioritizing the mental health and identity of men over women who have discovered a love of tennis.
There is already a category for male athletes to enjoy this privilege. Let female athletes enjoy the game of tennis too,” Shasby Jones wrote on Twitter.
"Come on @USTA - women’s tennis is not for failed male athletes- whatever age. This is not right and it is not fair. Would this be allowed at the US Open this month? Just with self ID? I don’t think so. …" Navratilova wrote.
Come on @USTA- women’s tennis is not for failed male athletes- whatever age. This is not right and it is not fair. Would this be allowed at the US Open this month? Just with self ID? I don’t think so…
Hey @USTA @WTA @Martina @ChrissieEvert Women’s tennis is turning into a laughing stock because of these terrible policies prioritizing the mental health and identity of men over women who have discovered a love of tennis. The women are calling us and begging for help to be…
In response to Martina Navratilova's criticisms and opinions against transgender inclusion in women's tennis, former Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner fired back, accusing Navratilova of having political biases and supporting certain political causes.
“Agreed. But why support Biden and the party that wants this to be the law of the land - and BLOCKS - Republicans from protecting Title IX?! You can’t have it both ways, Martina,” Jenner said.
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It's not the first time that Jenner has attacked Navratilova for her opinions, questioning her several months ago
“She is against trans women competing in women’s sports and I thought how hypocritical of her. She is supporting all the candidates that are trying to destroy women’s sports. How can you be on the left and support protecting women’s sports? And it’s Republican candidates that are trying to protect Title IX,” Jenner said in July, as per OutKick.
