Jackie Fulkrod, the former president of the Cheyenne Tennis Association board, has resigned from her position in protest over the participation of a transgender female player in the Wyoming Governor’s Cup. The player in question is Brooklyn Ross, a collegiate athlete, who was permitted to compete in the women’s draw. Afterwards, Ross withdrew from the tournament, citing safety concerns and to prevent “a circus” atmosphere at the event.
Jackie Fulkrod: “I think a man playing against a woman is a very unfair matchup.”
As NY Post reports, Fulkrod expressed her concerns about the fairness of the competition, arguing that allowing a transgender athlete to play against women goes against her personal integrity and beliefs. According to Fulkrod, the tournament’s women’s draw is specifically designed for female athletes, and having a male-to-female transgender athlete compete creates an unfair matchup.
The Wyoming Governor’s Cup is a low-level event for advanced tennis players, and a good performance can positively impact their rankings within the United States Tennis Association (USTA), which college coaches often consider during recruitment.
Who is the transgender tennis player?
Brooklyn Ross, 27, is a 6-foot-tall tennis player who transitioned six years ago and has…
