Peng Shuai: IOC reveal second video call with Chinese tennis player ahead of ‘personal meeting’

The International Olympic Committee have revealed they have held a second video call with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai amid ongoing concern for her wellbeing. There has been widespread concern after Peng, a former world doubles number one, disappeared from public view in the wake of accusing a top Chinese official of sexual assault. IOC president Thomas Bach held a […]

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Peng Shuai: WTA suspends tournaments in China amid safety concerns

The WTA has suspended its upcoming tournaments in China due to concerns over the safety of Peng Shuai. In early November, the Chinese professional tennis player made an allegation of sexual assault against a government official in her country. Peng made the allegation on the blogging site Weibo, from which her post was removed almost immediately. Peng’s whereabouts has since […]

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Jo Konta was an outstanding athlete who maxed out her ability

MIKE DICKSON: Johanna Konta was an outstanding athlete who maxed out her ability and was almost unbeatable in full flow… she was Britain’s best female player since Jo Durie before Emma Raducanu’s emergence Johanna Konta retired from tennis at the age of 30 on Wednesday morning She was Britain’s best player since Jo Durie before Emma Raducanu’s emergence What is […]

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