Peng Shuai

Saudi Arabia denies human rights abuse accusations, citing national security laws

First event in country since boycott over Peng Shuai’s safety set to garner attention

Governing body accepts financial significance of country, saying players will suffer over boycott

WTA chairman says they have received assurance that players and staff operating in China will be safe and protected

According to Haggerty, global body's 'paramount concern' is safety of players

Chinese number one says she has no idea if she’d be able to compete in front of home fans

Chairman Simon says women’s tennis body would want to meet Chinese star ‘privately’ to discuss her situation

Chinese tennis star says her comments caused ‘huge misunderstanding’

Official says chief Bach will ‘talk’ with Chinese star in Beijing; refuses to share more details

Congressional-Executive Commission on China urges USOPC to protect their stars’ free speech rights at Feb 4-20 event

Activists give out 1,000 tops to spectators to highlight concern for Chinese tennis star

Diplomatic boycotts, concerns about human rights, Covid, safety of Peng Shuai weigh heavily on Winter Games

Tennis star 'looking forward' to meeting Bach and chair of IOC athletes' commission

Tournament chief Tiley says spectators will be permitted as long as they remain ‘peaceful’

Tennis legend calls organisers’ move to prevent fans from showing support for Chinese player ‘pathetic

WTA Players' Council’s member Azarenka says efforts still being made to ensure Chinese star is ‘safe’

Four-time Grand Slam champion says players are eager for news on the fate of Chinese star

World number three says it will be difficult for Chinese tennis star to ‘talk freely’

Boycotts, Covid, and controversy mar build-up to Winter Games in China

World Athletics chooses second Chinese city to host Diamond League despite concerns over country’s human rights record

WTA says Chinese star’s interview still doesn’t ease concerns about her ‘well-being’

IOC president says ‘participation of athletes’ in 2022 Beijing Olympics is all that matters

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman says 2022 Winter Games are ‘not a stage for political shows’

David Haggerty says world governing body ‘doesn’t want to punish a billion people’

Coded references ‘eating melons’, ‘that person’ being used to discuss Peng’s case online

Djokovic, Billie Jean King hail women’s tour’s decision as concerns mount over Peng Shuai’s safety

Former US Open champion says she just wants Chinese star to be safe

Olympic body’s head faces criticism for not demanding guarantees over star’s freedom

Foreign ministry spokesman says tennis star’s recent appearances are proof that she is safe

Chinese tennis star speaks to organisation chief Bach, wants privacy respected

US wants ‘verifiable proof’ of tennis star’s whereabouts; UN asks for investigation

Concern for missing tennis player Peng Shuai grows after her sexual assault allegation

WTA chairman says email posted on Chinese media ‘raises concerns on player’s safety’

Tennis star is in ‘shock’ after fellow player’s accusation of being sexually assaulted

Concerns have grown for tennis star, who hasn’t been seen since accusing former politician of coercing her into sex