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WTA wants meeting with Peng

The Women's Tennis Association has demanded a private meeting with Peng Shuai before any potential return of the circuit to China.

Tennis • 05 Jan 23

Peng has not been seen in public since the Beijing Winter Olympics in February

Peng plans to travel to Europe, says IOC chief Bach

Peng Shuai has apparently told Olympic officials she wants to visit Europe but coronavirus restrictions in China are delaying the trip.

Tennis • 20 May 22

WTA says latest Peng interview does not ease concerns

A recent interview in which Peng Shuai denied accusing anyone of sexual assault has done little to address concerns about the Chinese player's safety, the Women's Tennis Association reaffirmed.

Tennis • 07 Feb 22

Spectators wearing "Where is Peng Shuai?" T-shirts are pictured in the stands at the Australian Open

Australian Open makes U-turn on Peng T-shirts ban

Spectators at the Australian Open are welcome to wear T-shirts supporting Peng Shuai, tournament director Craig Tiley has said.

Tennis • 25 Jan 22

Peng Shuai was a beaten finalist in the doubles event at the Australian Open in 2017

Tennis Australia embroiled in Peng T-shirt controversy

Martina Navratilova has accused Australian Open organisers of "capitulating" to China over the banning of T-shirts supporting Peng Shuai.

Tennis • 24 Jan 22

The whereabouts of Peng became a matter of international concern following a nearly three-week public absence

IOC confirms second call with Peng Shuai, plans meeting

The International Olympic Committee says it has spoken again with tennis player Peng Shuai as it reacted to the WTA's suspension of tournaments in China.

Tennis • 02 Dec 21

The WTA was due to host 11 tournaments in China in 2021 before Covid intervened

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

The Women's Tennis Association has suspended all tournaments in China amid fears for the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai.

Tennis • 01 Dec 21

Concerns have been expressed about Peng Shuai's well-being

Peng case being 'maliciously hyped', claims China

China's foreign ministry said today that "certain people" should stop the "malicious hyping" and "politicisation" of the issue of tennis star Peng Shuai, as foreign governments and organisations continue to raise questions around her wellbeing.

Tennis • 23 Nov 21

A photo made available by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) website shows IOC President Thomas Bach holding a video call with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai on Sunday

Peng video call not enough to address concerns - WTA

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai's video call with the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) does not address or alleviate concern about her wellbeing, the Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) said today.

Tennis • 22 Nov 21

The White House have joined demands to establish the whereabouts of missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai

White House latest to call for Peng information

The White House and the United Nations have joined demands to establish the whereabouts and welfare of missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai.

Tennis • 20 Nov 21

Peng Shuai is a former world number one doubles player and grand slam winner

Updated UN and WTA urge China to provide information on Peng

The UN has said that it wants proof of the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, while the head of the WTA is prepared to cut lucrative business ties with China if the tennis star remains unaccounted for and her sexual assault allegations against the country's former vice-premier are not investigated.

Tennis • 19 Nov 21

The 35-year-old has not been seen since making allegations of sexual assault against China's former vice-premier two weeks ago

Williams expresses concern for China's Peng Shuai

Serena Williams has joined the calls for an investigation into what is happening to Chinese player Peng Shuai.

Tennis • 18 Nov 21

Peng Shuai accused a former high-ranking Chinese Communist Party official of sexual assault

WTA chief casts doubt on alleged Peng Shuai email

The head of the WTA has expressed increased concern for the welfare of Peng Shuai after a letter purportedly from the Chinese player appeared on state media.