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.

Women’s tennis players will receive up to 12 months of paid maternity leave for the first time under an initiative announced Thursday by the Women’s Tennis Association and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

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