Wimbledon had announced in April that it would not allow players from Russia and Belarus to participate in the tournament this year. Therefore, to avoid the ban, a Russian player, Natela Dzalamidze, has changed her nationality to Georgian to participate in Wimbledon 2022. Natela will compete in the women’s doubles partnering with Serbia’s Aleksandra Krunic. […]
The WTA is currently seeking to resolve the deadlock with China over the Peng Shuai case. But Tour chief Steve Simon has stated that the WTA will not return to China this year. The WTA was concerned about the former world no. 1’s well-being after she posted a message on social media in November. It […]
California [US], February 10 (ANI): Tennis World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is on the entry list for the Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 in California starting next month.
Following the Chinese tennis star’s sexual assault charges against one of the country’s most powerful officials, Zhang Gaoli. China declares on Tuesday, the scandal surrounding Peng Shuai is “maliciously” overstating. Peng, a Wimbledon and French Open doubles champion, made no public appearance for more than two weeks after accusing a former vice-premier of sexual abuse. […]
Turin [Italy], November 20 (ANI): World number one Novak Djokovic has said he supports Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) suggestion of not continuing its activities in China, following tennis player Peng Shuai's questionable disappearance.
The tennis fraternity is already worried about Peng Shuai who has been reported missing after her sexual allegations on ex-premier Zhang Gaoli. Amid rising concerns of her security, an email has surfaced which is claimed that the tennis star is fine and she is resting at home. China’s state-owned television broadcaster CGTN released the email but Women’s […]
Florida [USA], November 15 (ANI): The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) on Sunday finally broke their silence as they called out the Chinese government to investigate the allegations of sexual assault made by Peng Shuai against a former politician.