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# Peng Shuai

Last year
2022
# Wimbledon
Where Is Peng Shuai? protester kicked out of Centre Court during men’s final
Drew Pavlou tried to enter the stands during the match between Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic.
# response
WTA still 'concerned' over Peng Shuai after new denial
The Chinese tennis player has issued a further denial of sexual assault allegations.
# latest
Peng Shuai calls global concern after abuse allegation a ‘huge misunderstanding’
International concern for the former doubles champion’s welfare was sparked after her apparent disappearance from public life last year.
# statement
Australian Open director says supporters are ‘welcome’ to wear Peng Shuai T-shirts
Tennis Australia had been accused of prioritising commercial interests in China.
# Controversy
'Pathetic' - Australia Open under fire for ban on Peng Shuai shirts
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova was among those to criticise the decision.
# Firm line
Australian Open defends ban on 'Where is Peng Shuai?' t-shirts
A video posted online appears to show a firm line being taken against people wearing the t-shirts.
All time
# China
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies saying she was sexually assaulted
A Chinese-language newspaper posted a video of Peng following international concern for her wellbeing.
# stopping short
ATP expresses concern for Peng Shuai but does not suspend tournaments in China
Concerns for the welfare of Peng have prompted a rare show of unity in tennis, but so far that does not look set to extend to a sport-wide boycott of China.
# backing
Djokovic 'fully' supports WTA's China decision over Peng
Calls have grown for other sports organisations to take action.
# Peng Shuai
Women's Tennis Association suspends all tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns
The WTA is concerned about Peng following her accusations of sexual assault against a powerful politician.
# Worry
WTA still 'deeply concerned' over tennis star Peng Shuai
‘The WTA remains concerned about her ability to communicate freely, openly, and directly.’
# Peng Shuai
Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is ‘safe and well’
Concern had been mounting for Peng Shuai’s welfare following her high-profile allegation of sexual assault.
# Where Is Peng Shuai
WTA still concerned about Peng Shuai as Chinese state media release videos of tennis star
Peng, the former Wimbledon doubles champion, is seen smiling in the apparently new footage released by China state media.
# Peng Shuai
Body representing Olympic athletes calls for 'quiet diplomacy' around missing Chinese tennis star
The statement underlines the softly-softly approach adopted by the IOC ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
# me too
White House ‘deeply concerned’ over Peng Shuai situation. UN demands proof of star's well-being
‘We are calling for an investigation with full transparency into her allegation of sexual assault.’
# Missing
WTA boss threatens to pull out of China as concern for missing Peng Shuai grows
Serena Williams joined Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic in drawing attention to the case.
# Peng Shuai
Explainer: Who is missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai and what allegations did she make?
Peng, a former Wimbledon and French Open doubles champion, has not been heard from for two weeks.
# China
Women's Tennis Association: 'concerns raised' for Peng Shuai after Chinese media letter
Peng, a former Wimbledon and French Open doubles champion, has not been heard from for two weeks.
# Worry
Concern grows for missing Chinese tennis star after letter allegedly from player is published
Peng Shuai has not been heard from since alleging that a Chinese politician sexually assaulted her.
# Where Is Peng Shuai
Naomi Osaka expresses 'shock' as concerns grow for missing Chinese star Peng Shuai
Peng has not been heard from since alleging that a powerful Chinese politician sexually assaulted her.
# London 2012
Olympics more exciting than Wimbledon - Peng
After getting knocked out yesterday, China’s number three is looking forward to her return to SW19.
# reflections
Sharapova admits beaten Hsieh drove her crazy
The 25-year-old said the player was “a nightmare” at junior level too.
The Morning Score: Thursday
An Irishman leads in Abu Dhabi, Nasri stars in Leeds replay and the FAI face a day in court.