The Women's Tennis Association announced Maternity Fund Program on Wednesday. The fund is sponsored by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

The kingdom's move to fund a year’s paid maternity leave for pregnant professional tennis players has led to accusations of sports washing.

Pregnant players on the women's tennis tour now can receive 12 months of paid maternity leave, and those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption can get two months off with pay,

Two-time grand slam champion Victoria Azarenka has told CNN Sport that a landmark maternity fund created for professional women’s tennis players is a game-changing moment for the sport.