For the first time, professional women tennis players in the WTA will have access to a comprehensive support system with the introduction of the PIF WTA Maternity Fund.

The Women's Tennis Association announced the creation of a new maternity support initiative for its players Thursday, with the funds coming directly from the Saudi Arabian government and its Public Investment Fund.

The WTA and its Saudi partners have announced a major move as female stars will receive paid maternity leave for the first time in tennis history. Since Saudi's PIF officially became involved with women's tennis last year,