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02 Dec 2021

WTA suspends all tennis tournaments in China over Peng Shuai safety concerns

Peng Shuai’s whereabouts became a matter of international concern following a nearly three-week public absence after she posted a message on social media in early November, alleging that China’s former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.

19 Nov 2021

Peng sexual assault allegation: WTA prepared to pull tournaments out of China

Concern among the global tennis community and beyond has grown over Peng Shuai’s safety and whereabouts since her allegation, with the WTA calling for an investigation and the world’s top players tweeting #WhereIsPengShuai.

18 Sep 2020

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

The competition, revamped this year to feature a 12-finals week to rival the men`s Davis Cup, would from 2021 be known as the Billie Jean King Cup. Billie Jean King, a 12-times Grand Slam singles champion and the founder of the Women`s Tennis Association, said she was 'humbled' to have the competition named after her. This year`s Fed Cup finals, scheduled for Budapest in April, were postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Maria Sharapova

29 Mar 2017

Maria Sharapova feels vindicated and empowered after doping ban

Sharapova`s ban will end two days after the Stuttgart grand prix starts on April 24.

03 Jul 2016

That`s why sports is the best theater! Reactions to Djokovic's shock Wimbledon exit

Who`s saying what about Novak Djokovic`s third round Wimbledon defeat to Sam Querrey on Saturday:

24 Mar 2016

Novak Djokovic makes peace with Serena Williams, Billie Jean King over equal pay

Djokovic said he had sent messages to Andy Murray, Serena Williams and others who had been critical of his earlier remarks.

Serena Williams

30 Jan 2016

Plaudits for gracious Serena Williams after Australian Open defeat to Angelique Kerber

If I couldn`t win, I`m happy she did, Serena said after the match.

Agnieszka Radwanska

01 Nov 2015

Crafty Pole Agnieszka Radwanska beats Petra Kvitova to claim first ever WTA Finals title

Agnieszka Radwanska claimed her biggest ever tennis title after beating Petra Kvitova in the finals of WTA Finals.

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