The Women’s Tennis Association’s (WTA) stance in the case of Chinese player Peng Shuai has helped the organization secure a multi-year title sponsorship deal with American medical device maker Hologic, the governing body announced on Thursday. Peng’s well-being became a matter of concern after she posted a message on social media in November accusing former Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli of forcing her into sex. The post was promptly removed and she was absent from public view for nearly three weeks. In December, the WTA said it would suspend events in China, a decision which could cost the women’s tour hundreds of millions of dollars in broadcasting and sponsorship. The Hologic deal is the first for the WTA since their previous title sponsorship with cellphone manufacturer Sony Ericsson ended in 2010. Hologic chairman, president and CEO Steve MacMillan said they were “proud to stand with the WTA in its commitment to …