The WTA reopens the trans debate, Alcaraz eyes Cincy comeback, and some throwback title winners

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This week, James, George and Calvin tackle the trans debate, after the WTA announced a change to their gender eligibility policy. (Read the whole story here: ⁠https://www.benrothenberg.com/p/wta-require-genetic-sex-tests-dna-trans-women-tennis-womens-tennis-document⁠)

They also discussed...

- Carlos Alcaraz spotted at the World Cup final and on the entry list for the Cincinnati Masters

- Joao Fonseca shows off the Brazilian pulling power

- Barbora Krejcikova, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev all win titles in a throwback week (but so does Daniel Merida, to claim his maiden ATP title) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices