Journalist accuses WTA of ‘coercing’ Peng Shuai to ‘support the West’s attacks on China’
A Chinese news editor has accused the WTA of “depriving Peng Shuai of her freedom” after their refusal to accept China’s various reassurances over her…
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‘Nobody would feel comfortable’ – Daniil Medvedev weighs in on Peng Shuai situation
World number two Daniil Medvedev has added his voice to the ongoing Peng Shuai sexual assault censorship controversy after the WTA withdraw events from China.…
ATP statement heavily criticised amidst Peng Shuai sexual assault censorship controversy
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has come under widespread criticism for not mirroring the WTA’s tournament withdrawal from China amidst the ongoing Peng Shuai sexual assault…
WTA Finals champion Garbine Muguruza ‘dreaming big’ with Slam goals
Garbine Muguruza had a resurgent 2021 season culminating in her first WTA Finals crown, something she wishes to build on in 2022. The Spaniard became…
A ‘new eye’ on WTA tennis players
Radka Leitmeritz made her name with fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar, but the Czech photographer is also a keen WTA tennis fan…
Eight-time Slam champion admits 2022 Australian Open ‘will probably be the end’
A WTA stalwart and Slam champion across singles, doubles and mixed doubles admits she will likely end her career at the Australian Open. Sam Stosur…
WTA is ‘very proud’ of Peng Shuai in latest from CEO
CEO Steve Simon has spoken on Peng Shuai personally since releasing the WTA statement on withdrawing from China. After the WTA was not satisfied with…
‘I can barely hear you!’ – Martina Navratilova calls out IOC on Peng Shuai
Martina Navratilova called on the IOC to be stronger in their involvement with the Peng Shuai situation and praised the WTA’s “brave” stance. In the…
IOC to hold ‘personal meeting’ in January with Peng Shuai amid growing concerns
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revealed they have arranged a ‘personal meeting’ with Peng Shuai for January. Peng’s personal safety has been grounds for…
‘I fully support the decision’ – Novak Djokovic throws weight behind WTA action
Novak Djokovic says he ‘fully supports’ the WTA’s decision to suspend it’s activities in China due to concerns over the safety of Peng Shuai. Peng…
