The CEO of Tennis Australia, Craig Tiley, has shown support for the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s tennis and called on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to allow transgender players to compete at the elite level. However, there is a strong backlash from those who believe that this inclusion will infringe on women’s rights. Former Australian professional tennis player and current state Liberal MP, Sam Groth, believes that sporting bodies must distinguish between the needs of athletes at grassroots and professional levels. The CEO of Women’s Forum Australia, Rachel Wong, has expressed concern that prominent female athletes are failing to stand up against this movement. U.S. tennis legend Martina Navratilova has criticized Tiley’s stance and stated that adding trans-identified males to the female category causes biological females to lose a spot. The inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports comes amid a global push to break down gender separations. Despite Tennis Australia’s push, the ITF’s current policy surrounding transgender participation requires them to maintain testosterone levels below five nanomoles per litre for at least 12 months. World Athletics, World Aquatics, International Rugby League, and World Rugby continue to maintain a ban on trans athletes.