Ms Jenner, who was later knocked out in the semi-final of the competition, expressed sympathy with her opponents. The qualified Padel and tennis coach attempted to enter the men’s section of the tournament with her brother as her partner but was declined as she is registered with the LTA as a woman.
The LTA drew up its transgender policy in 2019 and it states that players should compete ‘in the gender they represent.’ Ms Jenner is legally recognised as a woman.
Her participation in a tournament over a year ago prompted called for a review of this policy which she supports and she has urged the LTA to accelerate the process.
It’s all very well blaming the LTA. However, Bertie had the option of not playing in the women’s game knowing that this was an issue. I have limited sympathy for Bertie’s position.