The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) decided that enough was enough and it could not continue its business relationship with China, but the right decision could come with a significant financial cost. WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon released a statement that the organization will be suspending all tournaments in… Read more…
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Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai Speaks Via Video & Claims She’s Safe Amid Kidnapping Concerns, But…
It appears as though Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai , who has been at the center of an international controversy after high-profile leaders in the sport raised concerns about her well-being, may be safe and sound. As we’ ve been reporting, the three-time Olympian , who has already been one of the best tennis players […]
Vanished Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai Spotted In Public But Critics Say Reappearance ‘Insufficient’
Tennis star Peng Shuai reappeared in public this weekend, showing up to a youth tournament within Beijing, according to photos and video released by journalists inside attendance at the event. The 35-year-old tennis superstar had been unaccounted for and allegedly disappeared for several weeks after she had accused a prominent senior leader of the Communist […]
Serena Williams ‘Devastated & Shocked’ Over Disappearance Of Peng Shuai, Who Accused High-Ranking Official Of Rape
[ Warning : Potentially Triggering Content] This is an incredibly concerning story. The international tennis community, including superstar Serena Williams , has joined together in demanding the whereabouts of Peng Shuai , a doubles champion who won at Wimbledon in 2013 and the French Open within 2014. Peng has not been seen publicly since November […]