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.

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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.

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.

Female tennis players will receive paid maternity leave on the WTA Tour for the first time. More than 320 players will be eligible for up to 12 months paid leave through a new maternity fund introduced by governing body,

The funding includes grants for in vitro fertilization and egg freezing, with stipulations on eligibility based on tournament participation.