Tag: Steve Simon
ATP, WTA strip Wimbledon of ranking points
The ATP and WTA have decided to strip Wimbledon of ranking points this year due to their ban on players from Russia and Belarus.
The...
Our thoughts remain with Peng Shuai: WTA chief
The WTA said their thoughts remained with Peng Shuai despite the Chinese player stating that she was leading a 'normal life' in the latest...
Chinese media: WTA betraying the Olympic spirit
Chinese media and authorities have slammed the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for suspending tournament in China due to concerns over Peng Shuai, saying they...
Peng Shuai: WTA suspends tournaments in China
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has decided to suspend tournaments in China due to concerns over Peng Shuai's safety and well-being.
"In good conscience, I...
Amnesty Intl. warns IOC over Peng Shuai video
Human rights group Amnesty International said on Monday that the International Olympic Commitee (IOC) had entered 'dangerous waters' by releasing a video to provide...
Peng Shuai: UN asks China proof of tennis star’s whereabouts
The United Nations (UN) has asked China for proof of missing tennis star Peng Shuai's whereabouts.
Peng, 35, has been missing since making sexual assault...
WTA seeks justice for missing Chinese player Shuai Peng
The Women's Tennis Association, governing body for women's tennis, has called for a fair investigation into Chinese player Shuai Peng's sexual assault allegations against...
ATP season to open with Delray Beach, Antalya events
With the dates of the Australian Open still to be confirmed, the start of the ATP season has been left in disarray. According to...
ATP, WTA working together is the ‘right thing to do’
Just after the pandemic began, Roger Federer started a very valid conversation on whether the men’s and women’s tour should unite. WTA chairman and...
WTA plan full season, return to China in 2021
WTA chief Steve Simon informed that the women's tour is looking forward to a full season in 2021 and China is central to those...
