3 years ago

Watch | What happened to Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai?

Top Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai’s allegations of a sexual assault by the former Vice Premier of China has triggered intense debate in the country. On the night of November 2, Peng sent out a message on Sina Weibo, the Twitter-like social media site used in China, saying she had been sexually assaulted by Zhang Gaoli. But by the following day, it had become a huge talking point regardless of a mammoth censorship effort that blocked all searches of Peng’s name Even searches for “tennis” were blocked for a while. In a statement issued in response to the videos, WTA chairman Steve Simon said he was “glad to see the videos released by China state-run media that appear to show Peng Shuai at a restaurant in Beijing” but remained concerned about Peng.

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2 months ago

China's Tennis Boom: Zheng Qinwen's Rise Sparks a Tennis Renaissance

The Hindu

Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen expressed concern about the popularity of tennis in China, highlighting the challenges players face in securing court bookings and finding coaches. She highlighted the flourishing state of tennis at all levels, with numerous tournaments attracting large crowds and inspiring a new generation of players.

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

China Daily

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates scoring a crucial point against Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles tennis gold-medal match at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. Zheng Qinwen, the women's singles tennis player, and the Chinese men's swimming team made history, breaking the long-standing Western monopoly in these categories and demonstrating the confidence of the young Chinese generation. Zheng, 21, …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

China Daily

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Guilin athlete sees tennis Olympic champion make history

China Daily

Zheng Qinwen won China's first Olympic tennis singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Aug 4, becoming the first Asian player to achieve this honor. After the match, Zheng high-fived team members and received the Chinese flag, including tennis player Xiao Lin'ang from Guilin, who was Zheng's training partner during the Paris Olympics and the preparation period, playing a …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Zheng makes tennis history for Asia

China Daily

Zheng Qinwen, who won gold in women's singles tennis at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, poses for a selfie on Saturday with silver medalist Donna Vekic of Croatia and bronze medalist Iga Swiatek of Poland during the award ceremony. Wei Xiaohao / CHINA DAILY Chinese tennis phenom Zheng Qinwen, whose unprecedented victory on Saturday at Roland Garros won her the …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Zheng makes tennis history for Asia

China Daily

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen’s Olympic gold: A watershed moment for tennis and China

New York Times

PARIS — It was only a matter of time for Chinese tennis, wasn’t it? In the biggest win on a tennis court for the world’s most populous country since the glory days of Li Na, Zheng Qinwen won the gold medal for China at Roland Garros on Saturday afternoon. Zheng, a 21-year-old rising star, took advantage of an erratic performance …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese tennis players make history; nation tops medal tally with 11 golds

China Daily

Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen celebrates on Thursday after defeating top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland with a 6-2, 7-5 victory in the women's singles tennis semifinals at the Paris Olympics in France. China's Zheng Qinwen stunned top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland with a 6-2, 7-5 victory on Thursday in the women's singles tennis semifinals in Paris. Chinese tennis players Wang …

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Looking to smash it

China Daily

Reigning Olympic champion Chen Yufei is bidding to write her name into history. Chasing history In women's singles, reigning Olympic champion Chen Yufei is bidding to write her name into history, as she aims to become just the second woman of all time to retain her Olympic gold, following in the footsteps of Hall of Famer Zhang Ning, who achieved …

8 months, 1 week ago

China Open to serve up even more action

China Daily

Iga Swiatek in Miami, US, Mar 24, 2024. Already the biggest combined tennis event in Asia, the 2024 edition of the China Open will get bigger and better after organizers announced last week that its women's tournament will be upgraded to a two-week event with 96 draws, up from 64 last year, joining Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid and Rome to …

11 months ago

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history

China Daily

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates victory against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska after their women's singles semi-final match on day 12 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2024. Tennis star Zheng Qinwen made history on Thursday and became the second Chinese woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final with a straight-set semifinal win over Dayana Yastremska at …

11 months ago

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history

China Daily

1 year, 2 months ago

Shanghai's son shows how far he's come

China Daily

China's Zhang Zhizhen hits a backhand to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz during his round-of-16 match during the Rolex Shanghai Masters at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, on Tuesday. One win away from matching his career best at an ATP 1000-level tournament, Zhang put on a brave fight against world No 17 Hubert Hurkacz in the fourth round of the …

1 year, 2 months ago

US Open Champion Coco Gauff Says 'Questions' Remain Over Peng Shuai Assault Case

News 18

Coco Gauff said Friday there were “still a lot of questions” about the status of Peng Shuai, as international women’s tennis returns to Beijing for the first time since the Chinese star made sexual assault allegations against a top government official. Peng, a former doubles champion, vanished from public view for weeks in late 2021 after she wrote on social …

1 year, 2 months ago

China Open: Teen star Coco Gauff says ‘questions’ remain over Peng assault case

The Hindu

1 year, 3 months ago

China’s Wang Xiyu claims maiden WTA title in Guangzhou after defeating Magda Linette in final

The Hindu

China’s Wang Xiyu captured her maiden WTA Tour title on Saturday as the world number 88 powered past Magda Linette 6-0, 6-2 in the final of the Guangzhou Open, the first elite women’s tournament in the Asian nation since 2019. A dream becomes reality 🏆⭐️ Xiyu Wang captures her first-ever Hologic WTA Tour title on home soil! I think there’s …

1 year, 3 months ago

Four years later, professional tennis resumes in China after WTA ends Peng Shuai boycott

Associated Press

A four-year absence of elite women’s tennis in China is set to end with the Women’s Tennis Association holding seven tournaments in the next six weeks as part of the tour’s Asian swing. After tournaments in China were cancelled due to COVID-19 travel restrictions in 2020, the WTA suspended events in the country in December 2021 over concerns about Grand …

1 year, 3 months ago

WTA must keep Peng Shuai case in public eye on China return, says human rights advocate

The Hindu

Elite women’s tennis returns to China for the first time in four years at Guangzhou next week after the WTA ended a boycott over concerns about Peng Shuai, but her wellbeing should remain the focus, a senior human rights advocate told Reuters on Friday. The women’s tour had been widely praised for suspending its tournaments in the Asian nation after …

1 year, 8 months ago

WTA ending Peng Shuai-inspired China boycott shows country is key to women's tennis on and off court

Firstpost

The WTA’s decision this week to return to China, despite unresolved questions around the safety of player Peng Shuai, betrays the financial and strategic importance of the country to the tennis organisation, analysts and former players say. Explained: Reasons behind women’s tennis ending China boycott over Peng Shuai But on Thursday it backed down, saying it had concluded “we will …

1 year, 8 months ago

Women’s tennis tour ends Peng Shuai-inspired China boycott

Associated Press

The women’s professional tennis tour will bring its events back to China later this year, announcing on Thursday the end of a boycott instituted in late 2021 over concerns about the safety of former player Peng Shuai after she accused a high-ranking government official there of sexual assault. WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon said in an interview with The …

1 year, 8 months ago

Women's tennis tour ends Peng Shuai-inspired China boycott

The Hindu

The women’s professional tennis tour will bring its events back to China later this year, announcing on April 13 the end of a boycott instituted in late 2021 over concerns about the safety of former player Peng Shuai after she accused a high-ranking government official there of sexual assault. WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon said in an interview with …

1 year, 8 months ago

Explained: Why is women’s tennis China boycott over Peng Shuai ending

The Hindu

The women’s professional tennis tour is ending its suspension of tournaments in China that was initiated in late 2021 over concerns about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai’s well-being. FILE PHOTO: Supporters of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai hold up T-shirts ahead of the women’s final at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Jan. 29, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP …

1 year, 8 months ago

Why is women’s tennis China boycott over Peng Shuai ending?

Associated Press

The women’s professional tennis tour is ending its suspension of tournaments in China that was initiated in late 2021 over concerns about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai’s well-being. The WTA announced Thursday that it will return to competition in China this season, even though two of its key requests were never met: a chance to meet with Peng, and …

1 year, 8 months ago

WTA to resume tournaments in China following boycott over Peng Shuai’s allegation

New York Times

The Women’s Tennis Association will resume tournaments in China in September after 16 months of suspended competitions following the “censorship” of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai’s sexual assault allegation against a former government official, the WTA announced Thursday. The WTA said the decision to suspend events in China, including Hong Kong, “received much praise for our principled stand and believe …

1 year, 8 months ago

WTA must stand firm on Peng and China, says human rights advocate

The Hindu

The WTA should stick to its principles and not resume playing tournaments in China until the Peng Shuai issue has been resolved despite the financial impact of its stand, a senior China researcher at Human Rights Watch has urged. Reversing its decision without China meeting its request for a meeting with Peng would open the WTA up to accusations of …

1 year, 8 months ago

ITF resumes tennis in China with no word on Peng Shuai

Firstpost

The ITF, which conducts tournaments below the elite level in its World Tennis Tour, lists its first tournament in China on 5-11 June at Luzhou. Tokyo: The International Tennis Federation will play tournaments this year in China with no word of a resolution to the case of Chinese doubles player Peng Shuai. “The ITF anticipates a resumption of tournament activity …

1 year, 11 months ago

Building on net gains as relentless efforts finally paid off

China Daily

Rising star Wu Yibing and 97th-ranked Zhang Zhizhen are rebooting men's tennis in China after a progressive year. Defined by achievements on the women's circuit for more than a decade, Chinese tennis had its long-awaited dream of men's rise come true big time last year following Zhang Zhizhen's top-100 breakthrough and former US Open boys' champion Wu Yibing's revival on …

1 year, 11 months ago

WTA says return to China will require resolution to Peng Shuai case

The Hindu

The return of WTA tournaments to China in 2023 will hinge on a resolution to the Peng Shuai issue, with the governing body of the women’s game telling Reuters on Wednesday it had still not met the Chinese former doubles world number one personally. A provisional 2023 tournament calendar released late last year listed the WTA’s schedule up to September, …

2 years, 1 month ago

AP Interview: Tennis tour CEO still wants Peng Shuai inquiry

Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas — The man in charge of women’s professional tennis, Steve Simon, has been sitting close enough to the action at the season-ending WTA Finals this week — from a seat in front of the front row, as courtside as can be — that a player easily could wander over for a mid-match chat. “Everyone’s looking for stability,” …

2 years, 6 months ago

China set to serve up some female aces

China Daily

Anyone over 20 and worth their tennis salt remembers where they were that sweltering summer night in early June in the Parisian suburbs when Li Na won the 2011 French Open women's singles championship, becoming the first Asian Grand Slam champion of either gender. But, perhaps, most impressive of late among young Chinese female court maestros is a 19-year old …

2 years, 7 months ago

Peng Shuai mistakenly included in Rome tournament schedule

The Hindu

The Rome tennis tournament organisers caused surprise on Sunday by including the name of Peng Shuai, the Chinese player at the centre of sexual allegations against a senior politician, on a training schedule. But as media began asking questions in the Italian capital, organisers said they had made a mistake and Peng's name was replaced by her compatriot Zhang Shuai, …

2 years, 7 months ago

Peng Shuai mistakenly included in Rome tournament schedule

Firstpost

The Rome tennis tournament organisers caused surprise by including Peng Shuai, the Chinese player at the centre of sexual allegations against a senior politician, on a training schedule. Rome: The Rome tennis tournament organisers caused surprise on Sunday by including the name of Peng Shuai, the Chinese player at the centre of sexual allegations against a senior politician, on a …

2 years, 10 months ago

Peng Shuai watches Gu win Olympic gold in freeski big air

Associated Press

BEIJING — Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai sat with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and watched American-born Chinese freeskier Eileen Gu win gold at the women’s big air event Tuesday. Peng appeared a day after delivering a controlled interview in Beijing that touched on sexual assault allegations she made against a former high-ranking member of China’s ruling Communist Party. …

2 years, 10 months ago

Gu takes home gold for China as Peng watches from stands

Al Jazeera

Teen sensation took top spot with stunning final jump as tennis star who made sexual assault allegations was spotted in the crowd. China’s Eileen Gu won the inaugural gold medal in the Freeski Big Air event at the Winter Olympic Games on Tuesday as tennis star Peng Shuai was spotted watching from the stands. Tennis star Peng Shuai, whose welfare …

2 years, 10 months ago

Peng Shuai repeats sexual assault denial, meets IOC chief Thomas Bach at Beijing Winter Olympics

Firstpost

The former doubles world number one alleged in a social media post in November that former Chinese vice-premier Zhang Gaoli forced her into sex during a years-long relationship. Beijing: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she never accused anyone of sexual assault, according to an interview published Monday, again walking back an allegation that sparked worldwide concern about her safety. …

2 years, 10 months ago

Peng Shuai denies ‘disappearing’ after sex assault claim

Al Jazeera

Tennis star also tells French journalists that she did not make assault allegation and is retiring from the sport. Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied she “disappeared” last year after making a claim of sexual assault against a top Chinese official on social media. I talked to them, I answered their emails, I also talked with the WTA.” Peng, …

2 years, 10 months ago

Peng Shuai denies ever making sexual assault claim – with Chinese minder by her side

The Telegraph

Peng Shuai, the Chinese tennis player of whom nothing was seen or heard for almost three weeks after she accused the country’s former vice-premier of sexual assault, has dramatically rowed back on her allegations, describing reports of her disappearance as a “huge misunderstanding”. In a highly-controlled interview, flanked by the president of the Chinese Olympic Committee and with all questions …

2 years, 10 months ago

Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star meets Olympic officials in Beijing

CNN

Hong Kong CNN — Olympic officials met with Chinese tennis superstar Peng Shuai over dinner on Saturday, the International Olympic Committee said – following through on a promise to hold a meeting with the athlete who has been at the center of international concern. Peng also told independent French sport news site L’Equipe in a sit-down interview in Beijing on …

2 years, 10 months ago

Peng Shuai says allegation was ‘misunderstanding’ in interview with French newspaper; plans to retire

New York Times

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai said global concerns over her well-being were a "misunderstanding" and denied making allegations of sexual assault against former vice premier Zhang Gaoli in a highly controlled interview with French newspaper L'Equipe, her first with an international outlet since making the accusations in a since-deleted social media post in November. Peng told the newspaper that she …

2 years, 10 months ago

Peng Shuai, the Chinese tennis star, denies sexual assault by government leader

NPR

Peng Shuai, the Chinese tennis star, denies sexual assault by government leader Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Crock/AFP via Getty Images Paul Crock/AFP via Getty Images BEIJING – Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai walked back her sexual assault allegations against a powerful Chinese official and said she was retiring from playing tennis competitively in a carefully-managed interview published this …

2 years, 10 months ago

IOC president Bach says Peng Shuai can move freely in China

Associated Press

BEIJING — The president of the International Olympic Committee sought to play down concerns about the safety of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai on Thursday while also saying he planned to go ahead with their long-promised dinner during the Beijing Games. IOC president Thomas Bach is among the few people outside China to have spoken with Peng in the past …

2 years, 10 months ago

Head of International Olympic Committee says Peng Shuai can move freely in China

LA Times

China’s Peng Shuai serves to Japan’s Nao Hibino during their first-round singles match at the Australian Open in 2020. The president of the International Olympic Committee sought to play down concerns about the safety of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai on Thursday and said he planned to go ahead with their long-promised dinner during the Beijing Games. IOC President Thomas …

2 years, 10 months ago

The Olympic chief will meet with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai after safety concerns

NPR

The Olympic chief will meet with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai after safety concerns Enlarge this image toggle caption Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images BEIJING --International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said he plans to meet Peng Shuai — the Chinese tennis star who accused a former top Community Party official of sexual assault — …

2 years, 10 months ago

Where is Peng Shuai? Australian Open T-shirts grab attention

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Even as he was being ejected from the Australian Open for wearing a white T-shirt with a “Where is Peng Shuai?” slogan in black letters, Max Mok saw an opportunity to amplify the message of concern for the Grand Slam doubles champion and Olympian from China whose well-being has come into question. “We’ve seen members of the …

2 years, 11 months ago

Navratilova says Tennis Australia 'capitulating' to China over Peng

The Hindu

Martina Navratilova said Australian Open organisers had acted "cowardly" by preventing fans from wearing shirts bearing messages of support for Chinese doubles player Peng Shuai at the Grand Slam event. TA's position dismayed 18-times Grand Slam winner Navratilova, who said the national governing body was giving in to China and placing sponsorship money ahead of human rights concerns. Tennis Australia …

2 years, 11 months ago

Worrying question about Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai which left Ash Barty STUMPED

Daily Mail

Australia's Ash Barty says she has 'no idea' if silenced Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai is safe, admitting players have been told very little about her terrifying situation. Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, 35 is not playing in the Australian Open and it remains unclear if she will ever take the court again Australia's Ash Bary says she has 'no …

2 years, 11 months ago

Garbine Muguruza fears 'real truth' about Peng Shuai may never be known

Firstpost

There remain doubts about how free Peng really is and having made global headlines for weeks, the outcry about her plight has since died down Melbourne: World number three Garbine Muguruza said Saturday that the “real truth” about what happened to Peng Shuai may never be known after the tennis star accused a senior Chinese politician of sexual assault. However, …

3 years ago

Peng Shuai tells paper she never wrote of being assaulted

Associated Press

BEIJING — Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied saying she was sexually assaulted, despite a November social media post attributed to her that accused a former top Communist Party official of forcing her into sex. Peng dropped out of sight after the accusation against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli briefly appeared on her verified Weibo social media before being …

3 years ago

Peng Shuai tells paper she never wrote of being assaulted

India TV News

Highlights Peng wasn't asked if her social media account was hacked into The paper said it interviewed Peng at a promotional event for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games Peng dropped out of site after rape accusation against Gaoli briefly appeared on her Weibo account Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai retracted from her claims of being sexually assaulted by a former …

3 years ago

Peng Shuai denies sexual assault allegation in new video, but ‘deepening concerns’ remain

New York Times

Peng Shuai, a two-time Grand Slam doubles champion from China, denies making a claim in November that she had been sexually assaulted by a former Communist Party leader. In a video posted by Singaporean publication Lianhe Zaobao, Peng said "there's been a lot of misunderstanding" in regards to a since-deleted social media post. “I’ve been very free all along.” On …

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Looking back 2024: 10 controversies that rocked sporting world

The Hindu

The year 2024 was remarkable for sports, with significant milestones achieved in various fields, including cricket, Olympics, and chess, among others. India celebrated its victory at the ICC T-20 World Cup 2024, 18-year-old D. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess champion, and the country showcased impressive performances at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh Phogat Paris Olympics disqualification Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s …

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Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen has announced she will not play at the United Cup mixed-teams tournament starting later this month, opting instead to focus on preparations for the 2025 season’s first Grand Slam. In a breakthrough season for the 22-year-old, Zheng made the Australian Open final in January— where she lost to Aryna Sabalenka — before …

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Zheng to skip United Cup, stay fresh for Australian Open

The Hindu

Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen will kick off her 2025 season at the Grand Slam next month after deciding to skip the United Cup mixed team tournament starting this week, the 22-year-old said. Zheng was beaten in the final of the year's first major by Aryna Sabalenka in January but enjoyed a successful campaign, claiming the Paris Olympics gold medal …

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China’s Olympic medallist Zheng to skip United Cup to stay fresh for Australian Open

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China’s Olympic medallist Zheng to skip United Cup to stay fresh for Australian Open

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Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen on Saturday said that she has decided to skip the United Cup mixed team tournament starting this and will kick off her 2025 season at the Australian Open next month. Despite being beaten by Aryna Sabalenka in the final of 2024’s first major, Zheng enjoyed a successful year, claiming the Paris Olympics gold medal and …

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1 week, 2 days ago

China bags three titles at BWF World Tour Finals

China Daily

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China bags three titles at BWF World Tour Finals

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China’s Shi Yuqi wins second World Tour Finals title

The Hindu

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Saudi PIF names Berrettini as tennis ambassador

The Hindu

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has named Matteo Berrettini as its tennis ambassador, a role in which the Italian will aim to help nurture the next generation of players and elevate the sport globally. The sovereign wealth fund has made significant forays into tennis in recent months, coming on board as the official naming partner of the men’s and women’s …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Tennis, led by Coco Gauff, dominates highest-paid female athletes list for 2024, as per Sportico

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Tennis continues to dominate the highest-paid female athletes list for 2024 by Spotico, with young star Coco Gauff leading the charge. Coco Gauff: $30.4 million Prize money: $9.4 million | Endorsements: $21 million 2. Naomi Osaka: $15.9 million Prize money: $870,000 | Endorsements: $15 million 7. Simone Biles: $11.1 million Prize money: $135,000 | Endorsements: $11 million 10. Elena Rybakina: …

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Coco Gauff highest-paid female athlete in 2024 with USD 30.4 million earnings; 4 tennis players in top-5

Hindustan Times

Tennis continues to dominate the list of highest earners in female sports, with as many as nine of the fifteen highest earners in women’s sports coming from that field, as per sports business analysts Sportico. In a list consisting of names lower down such as WNBA rookie and potential face of the league Caitlin Clark and Team USA Olympics star …

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Caitlin Clark debuts in Sportico’s highest-paid female athletes list while Coco Gauff is at No. 1 for second year in a row

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CNN — Basketball sensation Caitlin Clark has featured on the list of the highest-paid female athletes for the first time while Coco Gauff tops the standings for the second year in a row, according to Sportico’s 2024 rankings. The US tennis sensation had a successful year both on and off the court – reflected in Gauff’s $30.4 million earnings for …

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Fountain Valley girls’ tennis makes program history at CIF Individuals

LA Times

Athletes at any level often talk about leaving a legacy. Fountain Valley High School senior Katelyn Nguyen may have played her final competitive tennis match Wednesday morning at the Biszantz Family Tennis Center. Barons coach Harshul Patel said Nguyen and junior partner Kendra Ly were the first doubles team in program history to advance to the round of 16 at …

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Busy young professionals turn to sport to boost social circles

China Daily

Zhang Xiangxiang, owner of Ou Pickleball Club in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, plays pickleball. However, the hosting of social sports events meant it was harder for the club to maintain its commitment to professional tennis training. Now, Banks Tennis tries to balance social aspects of the sport with providing quality training and events. "We've learned that sports socializing doesn't have to …

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Fans cheer Wang Manyu during the 2024 World Table Tennis China Smash at the Beijing Shougang Industrial Park during the recent National Day holiday. But now, winning championships has become the norm for her, and she once felt that only winning Olympic gold, and completing a prestigious "Grand Slam" — collecting titles at the World Championships, World Cup and the …

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China's freestyle snowboarder Yang sends fans into frenzy with a podium finish

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China sweeps singles titles at 2024 WTT Finals

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China donates sports equipment to South Africa

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China sweeps singles titles at 2024 WTT Finals

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China Masters 2024: Sindhu exits in second round, Treesa-Gayatri bow out; Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag enter quarterfinals

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Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu’s campaign at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament came to an end in the second round after she lost to Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min in a hard-fought three game women’s singles contest in China on Thursday. The world number 18 India duo, which is currently at eight spot in the BWF World Tour rankings, …

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Satwik-Chirag to return at China Masters

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: India’s finest men’s badminton doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will return to action after a gap of three-and-a-half months, at this week’s $1.15 million China Masters at Shenzhen. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will return to action after a gap of three-and-a-half months The Hangzhou Asian Games champions have not played since their quarterfinal loss in …

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China Masters 2024: Satwik and Chirag return to action after injury setback; Sindhu, Lakshya hope to regain form

The Hindu

India’s premier men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will make a highly-anticipated return to action at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament, starting here on Tuesday, following a disappointing Paris Olympics campaign. The former world number one duo had been sidelined from competitive action post the Paris Olympics due to Satwik’s shoulder injury. Fresh off a …

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WTA year-end rankings 2024 confirmed: Aryna Sabalenka finishes as No.1, Qinwen Zheng enters top 5

India TV News

Aryna Sabalenka finished as the world's No.1 female tennis player in the updated WTA year-end rankings 2024 on Monday. Despite failing to reach the final of the WTA Finals, the star Belarusian clinched the Australian Open and US Open titles in 2024 to snatch the world No.1 crown from Iga Swiatek. Meanwhile, the Chinese youngster Qinwen Zheng entered the top …

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Setting a gold standard

China Daily

China's Zheng Qinwen winds up a return shot to Coco Gauff of the United States during the singles championship match of the WTA Finals at the King Saud University Indoor Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. As inconsolable as she looked when receiving the runner-up plate at the King Saud University Indoor Arena, Zheng has every reason to be …

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Setting a gold standard

China Daily

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Krejcikova calls for respect and professionalism after TV comment about her appearance

The Hindu

Czech Barbora Krejcikova called for respect and professionalism in sports media on Sunday as she hit out at “unprofessional” remarks about her appearance during a broadcast on the Tennis Channel. Wimbledon champion Krejcikova was competing at the WTA Finals in Riyadh this week, where she was beaten 6-3, 7-5 by Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen in the semifinals. During the …

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WTA Finals: Gauff beats Zheng to clinch title, becomes youngest champion since Sharapova

The Hindu

Coco Gauff beat China’s Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in a three-hour battle on Saturday to become the youngest player to win the WTA Finals since Maria Sharapova in 2004 and the first American champion since Serena Williams 10 years ago. Olympic gold medallist Zheng, seeded seventh and making her WTA Finals debut, won the first set in just under …

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Coco Gauff beats Zheng Qinwen to become youngest to win WTA Finals in a thriller

India Today

Coco Gauff made history on Saturday, becoming the youngest player in 20 years to win the WTA Finals after a thrilling three-set victory over China’s Zheng Qinwen. Gauff fought back to win 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in a match that lasted three hours, making her the first American to claim the title since Serena Williams in 2013. Coco Gauff creates history …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff finishes tough year on a high with WTA Tour Finals triumph

The Independent

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Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Associated Press

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final on Saturday. And so, yeah, I use it as motivation.” Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian …

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Coco Gauff earns record £3.7m after winning WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff earns record £3.7m after winning WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia

The Telegraph

Coco Gauff earned the biggest pay cheque in the history of women’s tennis, pocketing £3.7 million when she defeated Qinwen Zheng to claim the first WTA Finals event to be staged in Riyadh. “She just gets on with it.” With six match points in her pocket, Gauff missed a couple of chances before wrapping up her 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 victory …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng beats Krejcikova to reach WTA Finals showpiece, to face Sabalenka or Gauff for title

The Hindu

China’s Zheng Qinwen overcame a battling Barbora Krejcikova in a 6-3, 7-5 semifinal win at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Friday. Olympic gold medallist Zheng, making her WTA Finals debut, got off to a great start against the Czech eighth seed, with an early break of serve to take a 3-0 lead. The second set looked to be going …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen powers into final on debut at WTA Finals

The Independent

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Qinwen Zheng powers into WTA Finals last four as Aryna Sabalenka stunned

The Independent

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Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis

China Daily

Zheng Qinwen hits a return during the round robin match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Jasmine Paolini of Italy at WTA Finals tennis tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 6, 2024. RIYADH -- Paris Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen of China cruised to a straight-set victory over Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals here on Wednesday, securing her spot …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis

China Daily

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WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka

The Hindu

China’s Zheng Qinwen reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1, 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday. Thanks for all your support.” The Paris Olympics champion finishes second in the purple round-robin group behind top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who secured her semifinal berth by beating Paolini 6-3, 7-5 on Monday. …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steely Zheng keeps eyes on the prize

China Daily

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates after winning her women's singles group stage match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. As a last-minute qualifier to the 2024 WTA Finals, reigning Olympic champion Zheng has again put the steely will that drove her to top of the Paris podium on full display, after the world No 7 pulled off a 7-6,3-6, 6-1 win over group …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis almost had a run-in with his VERY glamorous ex at the Melbourne Cup

Daily Mail

Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis risked bumping into his glamorous ex-girlfriend Hannah Dal Sasso at the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday just over a month after their breakup went public. Dal Sasso, meanwhile, was one of many racegoers wearing red for the event, with the entrepreneur arriving at the race course in a stunning custom-made dress designed by Melbourne designer Madoh. …

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Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals

The Hindu

China's Zheng Qinwen secures a 7-6(7/4), 3-6, 6-1 victory over Elena Rybakina in the first round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Zheng, who recently won titles in Palermo and Tokyo, showed resilience and composure to overcome Rybakina's strong serve and powerful groundstrokes. Despite facing elimination with one more round-robin match against Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng remains the top seed in …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals

The Hindu

China's Zheng Qinwen defeated world number five Elena Rybakina 7-6 (7/4), 3-6, 6-1 in the second round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Zheng claimed her first win against Rybakina in three meetings and secured a spot in the semi-finals. Despite Rybakina's second defeat in as many matches this week, she is facing elimination with one more round-robin clash against …

Entertainment Law Sports Women's Tennis Riyadh

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh

China Daily

Sabalenka dominates Zheng in Riyadh, securing a fifth consecutive win in their 14-month rivalry. The Belarusian top seed dominated the match, winning the first two sets before securing a comfortable victory in the third set. She will be aiming to secure her maiden Grand Slam title at the WTA Finals in conclusion.

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Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

China Daily

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the women's singles final match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sabalenka dominated the match, dropping only two points behind her first serve throughout and securing the win on her own serve in the final set. The match attracted a large crowd …

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Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

China Daily

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the women's singles final match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sabalenka dominated the match, dropping only two points behind her first serve throughout and securing a one-set lead in 39 minutes. She will now aim to secure her maiden Grand Slam …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA Hong Kong Open: Women's Singles Quarter-final Battles Shine Bright

BBC

A thrilling quarter-final session took place at the WTA Hong Kong Open, showcasing some of the world's top female tennis players. In the Women's Singles competition, Yue Yuan and Sofia Kenin battled it out, with Yuan emerging victorious in a thrilling match. Meanwhile, Katie Boulter and Anastasia Zakharova engaged in a fierce battle, with Boulter ultimately securing victory. Diana Shnaider …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA Hong Kong Open: Quarter-final Battles Ignite Centre Court

BBC

A thrilling quarter-final session took place at the WTA Hong Kong Open, showcasing some of the world's top female tennis players. In the Women's Singles competition, Yue Yuan and Sofia Kenin battled it out, with Yuan emerging victorious in a thrilling match. Meanwhile, Katie Boulter and Anastasia Zakharova fought a fierce battle, with Boulter securing a convincing victory. Diana Shnaider …