The New York Times – Sports:
The case of Peng Shuai has prompted the women’s tennis tour to rethink its heavy focus in China, where it has threatened to pull events if it cannot verify that she is safe and that her allegations are investigated.
Category: Tennis
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The Question the I.O.C. Is Too Weak to Ask
The New York Times – Sports:
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai went missing after publicly accusing a former government official of sexual assault. Tennis stars, led by Naomi Osaka, and the WTA have all asked #whereispengshuai?
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As Covid Rules Ease, Australian Open Can Play Before a Full House
The New York Times – Sports:
The annual Boxing Day cricket test match in Melbourne will also be allowed to take place before a full-capacity crowd.
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As Covid Rules Ease, Australian Open Can Play Before a Full House
The New York Times – Sports:
The annual Boxing Day cricket test match in Melbourne will also be allowed to take place before a full-capacity crowd.
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Women’s Tennis Challenges China’s Narrative Over Missing Player
The New York Times – Sports:
The WTA Tour chairman cast doubt over a reassuring email that state media claimed had been sent by Peng Shuai, who had accused a former top party official of sexual assault.
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Roger Federer to Miss Australian Open and Maybe Wimbledon
The New York Times – Sports:
Recovering from his fourth knee operation, Federer, at 40, has no illusions about winning a 21st major title. He wants to return for different reasons.
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Roger Federer to Miss Australian Open and Maybe Wimbledon
The New York Times – Sports:
Recovering from his fourth knee operation, Federer, at 40, has no illusions about winning a 21st major title. He wants to return for different reasons.
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WTA Demands Chinese Inquiry Into Peng Shaui's Sexual-Assault Accusation
The New York Times – Sports:
Calls for an investigation into allegations by the Chinese player Peng Shuai came with the threat that the tour might walk away from its deep ties to China.