Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai reappears after vanishing from the public eye. The International Olympic Committee confirmed her whereabouts, but her return is only prompting more doubts. Reporters or special agents? Some Chinese reporters appear to be tasked with special objectives. One professor, who worked in China, shares details about his unexpected interactions with them….
WTA: Chinese Tennis Star’s Call With IOC Is Not Enough
November 22, 2021
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Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai’s video call with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) doesn’t address or alleviate the Women’s Tennis Association’s (WTA) concern about her well-being, the WTA said on Nov.22. Global concerns about the former doubles world number one tennis player mounted following a rare, public sexual assault allegation she made against a retired…
IOC Officials: Chinese Tennis Star Peng Says She’s Safe Amid Global Alarm
November 22, 2021
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Olympic officials appear to have secured the first chance to reach the disappeared Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, as sports officials outside of China were eager to hear directly from the player. According to a press release from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Peng told IOC officials in a video call from Beijing on Nov. 21…
Zverev Downs Medvedev to Win Second ATP Finals Crown
TURIN, Italy—Germany’s Alexander Zverev capped a memorable year by sweeping aside Russian world number two and defending champion Daniil Medvedev 6–4 6–4 to win the ATP Finals on Sunday, claiming the title for the second time in his career. The 24-year-old Zverev, who did not face a single break point in the final, has now…
Concerns for Chinese Tennis Player Remain After She Appears in State Media
November 21, 2021
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The Chinese regime attempted to dismiss global concerns about Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai over the weekend, when state-run media released photos and videos of the athlete. The effort, however, hasn’t convinced those concerned about Peng’s whereabouts and well-being. The 35-year-old Peng, who was once ranked No. 1 in doubles by the Women’s Tennis Association…
Djokovic Will Have to Be Vaccinated to Play in Australian Open
MELBOURNE—World number one Novak Djokovic and all other players will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to compete in the Australia Open next January, tournament chief Craig Tiley said on Saturday. Djokovic has declined to disclose whether he is vaccinated and said that he would wait until Tennis Australia revealed the health protocols before he…
UN Seeks Info on Missing Chinese Tennis Star
In the thick of preparing for the Winter Olympics, Beijing is suffering from a scandal exposed by a top Chinese athlete. The United Nations is concerned about her whereabouts—and an international tennis association is considering cutting business ties with China. NBA player Enes Kanter is speaking out, pointing the spotlight on the widespread killing of…
International Legislators Urge China to Assure Safety of Chinese Tennis Star
November 19, 2021
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Global parliamentarians called for “verifiable” guarantees from China’s ruling Party for the safety and wellbeing of disappeared Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. The call followed an email published a day ago by Communist Party-controlled media attributed to Peng, denying previous allegations toward a former top official and announcing her safety, which failed to quell concerns. “The…
Muguruza Wins WTA Finals for First Time, Beating Kontaveit
GUADALAJARA, Mexico—Garbiñe Muguruza’s trip to Mexico started last week with a taste of tequila. After winning the WTA Finals on Wednesday, it ended the same way. Muguruza defeated Anett Kontaveit 6–3, 7–5 in the final for her first title at the WTA’s elite, season-ending championships. She became the oldest champion at 28 since Serena Williams…
Barty Finishes Year as WTA’s No. 1 for 3rd Consecutive Time
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Wimbledon champion Ash Barty finished No. 1 in the WTA singles rankings for the third consecutive season, while Katerina Siniakova topped the doubles rankings for the second time. Barty, a 25-year-old from Australia, joins Serena Williams, Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova, and Chris Evert as the only women to lead the year-end tennis rankings…
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