WTA chief supports Peng Shuai and is ‘willing to pull business’ from China
WTA CEO and chairman Steve Simon has said he has no concerns about withdrawing events from China as the Peng Shuai situation “is bigger than…
WTA Tennis Players Archives: 11/2021
Former British number one Johanna Konta likely to miss Australian Open, with growing uncertainty over future
Johanna Konta looks set to miss the Australian Open as entry deadlines loom, with multiple factors contributing to uncertainty over the future of her career. The…
Emma Raducanu ‘doesn’t understand’ how she could win this sporting honour
Emma Raducanu is perplexed that she could be in the running to beat out the likes of Lewis Hamilton for this prestigious sporting award. The…
‘Next week we start work for Australia’ reveals Emma Raducanu on new coach
Emma Raducanu has said more on her relationship with new coach Torben Beltz as the countdown to the 2022 Australian Open continues. The US Open…
‘We must not panic’ – Former British number one feels Emma Raducanu ‘will be okay next year’
Annabel Croft believes that 19-year-old star Emma Raducanu is “coping unbelievably” well with the sudden changes that come with success, but feels she still needs…
‘I thrive on adrenaline’ – Emma Raducanu on the ‘privilege’ of pressure
Emma Raducanu has declared she is ready for the pressure of playing as a Slam champion ahead of her first full WTA season in 2022. …
Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Dominic Thiem learn Abu Dhabi Exhibition opponents
The Abu Dhabi Exhibition order of play has been announced and Rafael Nadal will play either Andy Murray or Dominic Thiem and Emma Raducanu will…
Senior IOC official slams Peng Shuai interview criticisms as “complete nonsense”
Former IOC Vice-President Dick Pound has slammed criticisms levelled at the IOC’s interview with Peng Shuai and feels their call was the “right approach.” Pound,…
China attacks countries for “maliciously hyping up” Peng Shuai censorship
In their most direct response to the situation yet, China have accused the West of “maliciously hyping up” the disappearance and censorship of Peng Shuai.…
IOC Peng Shuai interview labelled as “publicity stunt” amidst heavy criticism
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) have come under widespread criticism over the handling of their interview with Peng Shuai regarding her well-being. The IOC held…
