
Neither Zhang, who retired in 2018, nor the Chinese government have commented on her allegation. Peng’s whereabouts became a matter of international concern following a nearly three-week public absence after she posted a message on social media in early November alleging that former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.

The WTA has suspended tournaments in China. The decision, which was applauded by many current and former tennis players, could cost the US-headquartered WTA hundreds of millions of dollars in broadcasting and sponsorship.Ĭhinese tennis star Peng Shuai at the Australian Open in 2020. 1 Peng Shuai and the safety of other players.

Toronto | The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) said on Wednesday (Thursday AEDT) it would suspend lucrative tournaments in China immediately because of concerns over the treatment of former doubles world No.
