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Women’s tennis tour suspends play in China over alleged censorship
▶ Watch Video: Peng Shuai’s video call not enough to confirm her well-being, World Tennis Association says The Women’s Tennis Association will not hold any matches in China, Steve Simon, WTA’s chairman and CEO, said Wednesday. In the
Women's tennis tour suspends China events over Peng concerns
In the strongest public stand against China taken by a sports body, the head of the women’s professional tennis tour announced Wednesday that all WTA tournaments there would be suspended because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam
Tennis: Djokovic pulls Serbia level with Kazakhstan in Davis Cup
MADRID (AFP) - World number one Novak Djokovic comfortably preserved his 10-year undefeated Davis Cup singles record on Wednesday (Dec 1) to keep Serbia alive in their quarter-final against Kazakhstan. Djokovic eased past 36th-ranked Alexander Bublik 6-3, 6-4
Women's tennis tournaments suspended in amid Peng Shuai ordeal
Marietta Daily Journal | 2021-12-01, 21:48
The WTA said Wednesday that it is suspending all tournaments in China over concerns about the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai. ...
Fears over Peng Shuai sees WTA suspend all tournaments in China, Hong Kong
The Women's Tennis Association's decision to suspend tournaments in China and Hong Kong comes as uncertainty remains over the safety of Peng Shuai, who recently alleged on social media that she was assaulted by a senior Chinese political figure. ...
WTA suspends events in China over concern for Peng Shuai
By Ben Morse | CNN The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) chairman and CEO Steve Simon has announced an immediate suspension of all WTA tournaments in China, including Hong Kong. In a statement released Wednesday, Simon said the decision was based on the
Tennis-Federer must prepare mentally for final match, says Berdych
LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer has
Tennis-WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai situation
By Frank Pingue (Reuters) -The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) said on Wednesday it will suspend lucrative tournaments in China immediately due to concerns over the treatment of former doubles world number one Peng Shuai and the safety of other players. The
Women's professional tennis tour says it is suspending tournaments in China because of concern about ...
TDN | 2021-12-01, 21:12
WTA Suspends Tournaments in China Due to Peng Shuai Situation, Effective Immediately
The Chinese tennis star accused a former high-ranking member of the Chinese Communist Party of sexual assault. Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault and need support,
Women’s tennis tour suspends China events over Peng concerns
The head of the women’s professional tennis tour announced Wednesday that all WTA tournaments would be suspended in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam doubles champion who accused a former high-ranking government official in
Women’s Tennis Association, citing Beijing’s silencing of Peng Shuai, pulls tournaments from China
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Wednesday that it would
Tennis: WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai situation
LONDON (REUTERS) - The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said on Wednesday (Dec 1) it has decided to suspend tournaments in China due to concerns over the safety of former doubles world number one Peng Shuai. "I don't see how I can ask our athletes to compete
Women’s tennis events in China suspended amid fears over Peng Shuai’s safety after allegations against official
THE WTA have suspended all its tennis tournaments in China amid concern for the safety of tennis star Peng Shuai. The governing body of women’s tennis have taken the hardline and unprecedented stance after failing
Women's Tennis Association Suspends Tournaments in China Due to Situation With Peng Shuai
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 02nd December, 2021) The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) suspends all tournaments in China due to the situation with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon said in a statement. "With the full
Djokovic levels quarters against Kazakhstan
Novak Djokovic sent Serbia's Davis Cup quarterfinal against Kazakhstan into a deciding doubles rubber when the world No 1 clinically dispatched Alexander Bublik on Wednesday.","content":"Novak Djokovic sent Serbia's Davis Cup
Federer must prepare mentally for final match - Berdych
Roger Federer has nothing left to prove as he sets his sights on a comeback next year but the 40-year-old must be mentally prepared for playing his final match, according to Thomas Berdych.","content":"Roger Federer has nothing left to
Peng Shuai: WTA suspends all tournaments in China over ongoing concerns for tennis star’s well-being
The WTA has suspended all tournaments in China due to ongoing concern for the situation facing Peng Shuai. ...
‘They left us no choice’ – WTA suspends all events in China
The CEO of the WTA has announced that effective immediately all tour events staged in China are now suspended. WTA chief Steve Simon has released a statement outlining the decision by the WTA to suspend tournaments in China. Simon had previously threatened to
WTA Suspends Tournaments in China Over Treatment of Peng Shuai
Steve Simon said Wednesday that the women’s tennis tour would not stage tournaments in China, including Hong Kong, because he has been unable to communicate with Peng despite repeated attempts. ...
WTA suspends China tournaments amid concern for Peng Shuai
> “Given the current state of affairs, I am also greatly concerned about the risks that all of our players and staff could face if we were to hold events in China in 2022.Story continues “I very much regret it has come to
Tennis: Peng Shuai case prompts WTA ban on events in China
The women's tennis governing body took the decision after Peng Shuai made an allegation of sexual abuse against a Chinese official. The WTA chairman said he worried about the safety of players at matches in China. ...
Peng Shuai missing: WTA chief announces decision to suspend tournaments in China
It comes after the WTA made repeated demands that China offers "verifiable proof" that star Peng Shuai is safe and well after her sexual assault allegations ...
Women’s tennis tour suspends China events over concern about Peng Shuai’s safety
Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam champion, accused a former high-ranking government official in that country of sexual assault. ...
WTA suspends tournaments in China amid concern for Peng Shuai
Association questions whether player is allowed to speak freely Peng has made allegations against senior Chinese official The WTA has announced the suspension of its tournaments in China amid concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai . The WTA chairman, Steve
Tennis-Kukushkin wins epic to give Kazakhs lead over Serbia in Davis Cup quarter-final
MADRID (Reuters) - Kazakhstan veteran Mikhail Kukushkin claimed an epic victory over Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic to give his country the lead in their Davis Cup quarter-final tie in Madrid on Wednesday. Read full story ...
Women's Tennis Association suspends tournaments in China due to concern about Peng Shuai
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) says it is suspending tournaments in China because of concern about Peng Shuai's safety. ...
Tennis: IOC has acted irresponsibly in Peng case, Sport & Rights Alliance says
It has shown a "hollow understanding" of human rights, the alliance says, over missing Chinese tennis player. NEW YORK (REUTERS) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has acted irresponsibly in regard to missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, the
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. Below is a statement from WTA chairman and CEO Steve Simon. More follows... “When on November 2, 2021, Peng Shuai posted an allegation of sexual assault
WTA suspends all tournaments in China over Peng concerns
WTA Tour chairman Steve Simon said Wednesday the women's tennis circuit is suspending all tournaments in China over concerns about
Johanna Konta can leave professional tennis knowing she gave everything
> The former world No 4 made the most of her talents and helped pave the way for Emma Raducanu and hopefully others As the 2015 tennis season began six years ago, Johanna Konta’s name was nowhere to be seen on any main-draw sheet. Six months earlier she had
Kukushkin wins epic to give Kazakhs lead over Serbia
Kazakhstan veteran Mikhail Kukushkin claimed an epic victory over Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic to give his country the lead in their Davis Cup quarterfinal tie in Madrid on Wednesday. ","content":"Kazakhstan veteran Mikhail Kukushkin
‘This is why we love Davis Cup’ epic Mikhail Kukushkin win puts Kazakhstan up
The third quarter-final of the 2021 Davis Cup got off to an incredible start as Mikhail Kukushkin won a marathon first singles rubber. The Kazakhstani player faced Serbian 22-year-old Miomir Kecmanovic in the opening match of their quarter-final match-up.
Australian tennis legend slates Davis Cup decision-makers in scathing rant
16-time doubles Grand Slam champion Todd Woodbridge thinks the Davis Cup “won’t exist in five years’ time” and feels the decision-makers “really need to take a look at themselves.” In 2018, the International Tennis
Rafa Nadal among nominees revealed for the 2021 ATP Awards
The nominees for the 2021 ATP Awards have been announced, with 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal being nominated for the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award. Rafael Nadal has been voted by his peers as the winner of the Sportsmanship Award for three
IOC has acted irresponsibly in Peng case: Sport & Rights Alliance
NEW YORK — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has acted irresponsibly in regard to missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, the Sport & Rights Alliance said on Wednesday. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article
‘Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev would be incredible’ says ATP star on his perfect Davis ...
This former top ATP pro and tournament director of the Davis Cup is hoping that the final will bring up yet another Djokovic Medvedev battle. The Russians and Team Serbia both made it through to the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup, and with them came both
Johanna Konta hopes her achievements will inspire others to fulfil their dreams
Johanna Konta has hung up her racket with gratitude and pride and hopes she will provide hope to others that they can achieve their
IOC accused of "irresponsible" reaction to Peng disappearance by Sport & Rights Alliance
The European Union (EU) has reiterated its call for "verifiable proof of Peng Shuai's safety, well-being and whereabouts", while the Sport & Rights Alliance (SRA) has taken another swipe at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over its handling of the
ATP star describes Serena Williams as ‘greatest of all time’
A top ATP talent has added his opinion to the many that Serena Williams is the greatest player in the history of tennis. With 23 Majors, Serena Williams has more singles Slam titles than almost anyone else in the history of the sport. Only Margaret Court has
British tennis player Johanna Konta announces retirement
LONDON (AP) — British tennis player Johanna Konta announced her retirement on Wednesday, saying: "I just ran out of steam.” The 30-year-old Konta reached a high in the rankings of No. 4 and was a four-time title winner on the WTA.
‘What they achieved inspired me to play’ explains ATP star on Venus and Serena Williams
Venus and Serena Williams have inspired people the world over, including this ATP talent who cites their influence on him. ATP number 38 Frances Tiafoe asserts that without what Venus and Serena Williams have achieved in their careers he would not be a
‘Enjoy every single moment’ urges Maria Sharapova in advice to Emma Raducanu
Maria Sharapova knows a thing or two about shooting to tennis super-stardom as a teen and offered her words to Emma Raducanu on the subject. Since her astounding US Open triumph, some have warned Raducanu against off-court distractions that come as a result of
Five-time Grand Slam champion watching to see how Peng Shuai’s “terrible story” unfolds
US Open winner Samantha Stosur has added her voice to the outpouring of support for Peng Shuai and “just wants her to be safe.” Four-time doubles Grand Slam champion Stosur has joined other high-profile names such as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer,
European Union demand “verifiable proof” from China that Peng Shuai is free and safe
The European Union (EU) have requested China prove “the safety, well-being and whereabouts” of Peng Shuai after her sexual assault allegations and censorship. The EU have become the latest organisation to add their voice to the calls for clarity
Dan Evans calls for Davis Cup rule change after Great Britain knocked out by Germany
Great Britain’s Dan Evans says he “can’t prepare to play two people’ and calls for the Davis Cup to change the nomination deadline for the opening singles ties. Evans thinks that the deadline for player nominations for the opening
WTA ace to be honoured by Real Madrid this week
A top WTA talent will be honoured by Real Madrid at their next league fixture against Athletic Club Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu. In November, Garbine Muguruza became the first Spaniard to reach the final of the WTA Finals since Arantxa Sanchez Vicario did
Johanna Konta: The best British female tennis star for 30 years who paved the way for Emma Raducanu’s rise
> In this article: Oops! Something went wrong. Please try again later. More content below Oops! Something went wrong. Please try again later. More content below Johanna Konta British female tennis player Emma Raducanu British professional tennis
Australia's vaccine mandate not to 'blackmail' Novak Djokovic, says minister
MELBOURNE — The Australian Open’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is about protecting the community, not about “blackmailing” Novak Djokovic, a state government official said on Wednesday. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article
‘I just ran out of steam’ explains Johanna Konta on retirement
Johanna Konta has retired from tennis at the age of 30, citing the fact that she has lost the energy to compete at the highest level. The former world number four made the announcement on Twitter after struggling with injury in recent years, as well as dealing
British tennis player Konta retires and grateful for career, speed skater Christie to miss Olympics
LONDON (REUTERS, AFP) - Former world No. 4 Johanna Konta announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 30 on Wednesday (Dec 1), saying she was grateful she got to live her dreams as a professional. Struggling for form and fitness this year, she dropped to
Johanna Konta retirement statement in full: ‘I am so incredibly grateful for the career that ...
Johanna Konta has shocked the world of tennis by announcing her retirement from the sport with immediate effect. ...
Johanna Konta retires from tennis at age 30
Former world number four Johanna Konta announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 30 on Wednesday, saying she was grateful she got to live her dreams as a professional. Struggling for form and fitness this year, Konta dropped to 113th in the world and
Former British Number One Johanna Konta Retires From Tennis
Former British number one Johanna Konta announced her retirement from tennis after struggling with persistent knee trouble over the past couple of seasons. ...
End of the road for former Brirish No.1 Johanna Konta as she retires from tennis
> Johanna Konta has announced her retirement from tennis, with the former British No.1 walking away from the sport at the age of 30. The 30-year-old has struggled with a persistent knee problem over the past couple of years and has slipped to 113 in the
A look at some of Johanna Konta’s best matches as she retires from tennis
With Johanna Konta’s retirement, the career of Britain’s best
MIKE DICKSON: Johanna Konta was an outstanding athlete who maxed out her ability and was ...
Jo Konta is not destined to be one of those former players who lie awake at night wondering if they could have made more of their abilities.
Johanna Konta: Former world number four retires as 'one of best British players of modern era'
Johanna Konta should be
Tennis-Britain's Konta retires aged 30
(Reuters) - Former world number four Johanna Konta announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 30 on Wednesday, saying she was grateful she got to live her dreams as a professional. Read full story ...
‘I’m really puzzled by that’ – IOC member dismisses remaining concerns for Peng Shuai
The public need not continue to be worried for Peng Shuai following her video call with Thomas Bach according to this IOC official. The IOC were the first to finally establish communication directly with Peng Shuai in a video call between her and IOC president
Australian official hits back after claim they are ‘blackmailing’ Novak Djokovic
> Novak Djokovic is increasingly being drawn into a political battle as the decision on whether he will play in the Australian Open looms large. The world No.1 and defending Australian Open champion will be required to have a Covid-19 vaccine if he is to
Sports Minister defends vaccine policy for Australian Open after "blackmail" claim from Djokovic father
Victoria Sports Minister Martin Pakula has defended the policy of players only be allowed to take part in the Australian Open in Melbourne next month if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 after Novak Djokovic’s father claimed his son was being
Johanna Konta retirement: Former British no1 quits tennis aged 30 after injury struggle
> Former British No1 Johanna Konta has retired from tennis at the age of 30. The three-time Grand Slam semi-finalist has been beset by a knee injury, which had already ruled her out of next month's Australian Open. While she made no mention of the injury
Britain's Konta retires from tennis
Former British No 1 Johanna Konta announced her retirement from tennis on Wednesday.","content":"Former British No 1 Johanna Konta announced her retirement from tennis on Wednesday.</p>The 30-year-old has struggled with persistent
‘I got to live my dreams’ – Former WTA world number four announces retirement
A former WTA top five talent and national trailblazer has announced her retirement from the sport after prolonged injury troubles. Former British number one Johanna Konta has announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 30. Despite adding a fourth WTA
Jo Konta retires aged 30 as former British No1 releases emotional statement after ‘living my dream’
BRITISH tennis star Johanna Konta has announced her shock retirement with immediate effect at the age of 30. The three-time Grand Slam semi-finalist, who has not
Focus helped Johanna Konta become Britain’s best female player for 30 years
> Konta was beaten by Venus Williams but her ranking hit a new high of four. However, the success came at a cost, with Konta struggling for form and fitness during the rest of the season and later revealing she felt burnt out. Her ranking dipped to 50 but then
‘I got to live my dreams’: Johanna Konta announces retirement from tennis aged 30
> Johanna Konta has announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 30, saying she lived out her dreams on the tennis court. In a statement on social media, Konta did not elaborate on why she had chosen to retire. However the news comes after a two years of
‘I got to live my dreams’: Johanna Konta announces retirement from tennis
> Former British No 1 Johanna Konta has announced her immediate retirement from professional tennis. Konta, 30, is the most successful British women’s player of the past two decades, having reached a career high ranking of No 4 in 2017, three grand slam
‘I got to live my dreams’ – Johanna Konta ‘grateful’ as she retires from tennis
> Born in Australia to Hungarian parents, Konta moved to Europe to pursue her tennis career as a teenager, settling with her family in Eastbourne and becoming a British citizen in 2012. A relatively late developer, Konta’s emergence at the top
Johanna Konta: Former British number one retires from tennis
The 30-year-old has struggled with injuries over the past couple of years, slipping to 113 in the world rankings. Between 2016 and 2019, Konta reached the semi-finals of
BREAKING: Johanna Konta announces retirement from professional tennis in emotional statement
Former British No.1 Johanna Konta has taken to social media to confirm she is retiring from professional tennis ...
‘It’s not blackmail’ – Australian minister refutes father of Novak Djokovic
The claims from Srdjan Djokovic of ‘blackmail’ against Novak about the Australian Open are false according to the Victorian sports minister. The father of the 20-time Slam champion has backed his son on his stance regarding vaccination and has
Djokovic is not being blackmailed: Australian Open official on vaccinationThe 34-yr-old top seed would be ...
Novak Djokovic is not being "blackmailed" by Australian Open organisers, a senior official said Wednesday, insisting a requirement for players to be vaccinated was about safety. The 34-year-old world number one would be bidding for a record-breaking 21st Grand
Rafael Nadal will not play ATP Cup ahead of Australian Open
Rafael Nadal led his nation to the final of the ATP Cup at the inaugural event in 2020, but has not played it since and will not in 2022. The 20-time Slam champion is still in recovery from a foot injury as he aims to be fully fit to compete at the 2022
“Emma Raducanu inspires me” – reveals top British talent Ranah Stoiber
Moving through the ranks of junior tennis is a tough and competitive task so we decided to talk with ASICS sponsored British player Ranah Stoiber to find out about her career so far, what it takes to succeed as a junior tennis player and how ASICS have helped
Grand Junction Tennis Club Fall League results
The Daily Sentinel | 2021-12-01, 08:06
Grand Junction Tennis Club ...
Stosur watching how Peng's 'terrible story' unfolds
Former US Open champion Samantha Stosur said she hoped China's Peng Shuai was safe and well and that the tour and players were waiting to see how the "terrible story" unfolds.","content":"Former US Open champion Samantha
Sam Stosur watching how Peng Shuai's 'terrible story' unfolds
The whereabouts of Peng Shuai, a former
Davis Cup 2021: Germany beat Britain to reach semifinals for 1st time since 2007
Germany came from behind to upset Britain in the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz won the decisive doubles match in Innsbruck (Austria). The German pair defeated British teammates Joe Salisbury
Vaccine mandate is not to 'blackmail' Djokovic - minister
The Australian Open's Covid-19 vaccine mandate is about protecting the community, not about "blackmailing" Novak Djokovic, a state government official said on Wednesday.","content":"The Australian Open's Covid-19 vaccine
Tennis: Australia's vaccine mandate is not to 'blackmail' Djokovic - minister
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Australian Open's COVID-19 vaccine mandate is about protecting the community, not about "blackmailing" Novak Djokovic, a state government official said on Wednesday. Read full story ...
Victorian government dismisses 'blackmail' claims from Djokovic's dad over Aus Open vaccine mandate
Victorian Sports Minister Martin Pakula rejects claims by Novak Djokovic's dad that Australian Open organisers are forcing players to get vaccinated against COVID-19. ...
Davis Cup: Germany beats Britain for first semifinal since 2007
Germany came from behind to upset Britain in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday after Kevin Krawietz and Tim Putz won the decisive doubles match. The German pair defeated British teammates Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski 7-6 (10), 7-6 (5) after the
Comment – Novak Djokovic may be about to become an anti-vaxxer poster boy
> The moment of truth is fast approaching for Novak Djokovic as he is about to be forced to answer a question he has avoided for so long. The world No.1 and reigning Australian Open champions has refused to confirm whether or not he is vaccinated against
Captain Leon Smith gives his verdict as Britain crash out of Davis Cup
> Great Britain’s Davis Cup campaign came to an end in the quarter-finals with defeat by Germany in Innsbruck, with captain Leon Smith admitting he was “gutted” after a tight defeat. Smith’s side were looking for a repeat of their victory over the same
Leon Smith: Great Britain’s Davis Cup loss to Germany ‘a tough day to swallow’
Captain Leon Smith described Great Britain’s Davis Cup quarter-final loss to Germany as “a tough day to swallow”. Britain were looking for a repeat of their
Seaside tennis pro has book on Amazon best-sellers list
NWF Daily News | 2021-11-30, 23:37
SANTA ROSA BEACH — Barkhouse Bay Publishing has announced the release of "Look at All That Room Above the Net: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Tennis," the brand-new book from Seaside resort tennis coach Tracy Townsend. His book features tennis tips as
EU demands China 'provide verifiable proof' tennis star Peng Shuai is safe
The European Union joins groups around the world raising concerns about the tennis star in the wake of her alleging she was sexually assaulted by a former top Chinese official. ...
Davis Cup: Great Britain lose deciding doubles match as Germany knock them out in quarter-finals
Great Britain’s Davis Cup campaign is over after Germany beat them in the quarter-finals in Innsbruck. ...
Leon Smith: Great Britain’s Davis Cup loss to Germany is a tough day to swallow
> It was a similar story for Norrie, who has had an exceptional season but understandably looked to be running out of gas a little here. He recovered from 1-4 to serve for the opening set but could not take advantage either of that opportunity or a 6-4 lead in
