EU wants ‘verifiable proof’ Peng Shuai is safe

BRUSSELS — The European Union said Tuesday that it wants China to release “verifiable proof” that tennis player Peng Shuai is safe and to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into her sexual assault allegations. Peng, a three-time Olympian and former top-ranked doubles player, dropped out of public view after accusing a former Communist Party official of sexual assault. Peng […]

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Croatia knock Italy out of Davis Cup quarter-finals

Croatia silenced a boisterous Turin crowd as they edged past Italy 2-1 to become the first team through to this year’s Davis Cup semi-finals. World number ones Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic clinched the decisive doubles rubber over Fabio Fognini and Simone Bolelli 6-3 6-4 in one hour and 19 minutes. Jannik Sinner had hit back from the brink to […]

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Djokovic’s father lashes Australian Open ‘blackmail,’ says son probably won’t play

For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. Novak Djokovic’s father Srdjan says the world No.1 will probably not compete in next year’s Australian Open and has described the restrictions and requirements in place due to COVID-19 as “blackmail”. Players must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to take part in the summer slam, and though Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley […]

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