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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 …

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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 …

Fans are free to wear, "Where is Peng Shuai?" shirts at the Australian Open but they must not become "disruptive", Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley told Reuters on Tuesday amid criticism of the Grand Slam organisers' earlier stance on the issue. "If they continue to be persistent, they will be removed from the site but if someone wants to wear …

Fans free to wear “Where is Peng Shuai?” shirts at the tournament but must not become “disruptive”, organisers say. Fans are free to wear “Where is Peng Shuai?” shirts at the Australian Open but must not become “disruptive”, Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley said amid criticism of the Grand Slam organisers’ earlier stance on the issue. Former tennis player Martina …

A suspenseful quest for a rare Grand Slam highlighted men’s tennis, while unprecedented parity and shock champions spiced the women’s game. Best U.S. Open men’s match — Six weeks before the U.S. Open semifinals, Alexander Zverev upset Novak Djokovic at the Olympics to deny his bid for a “Golden Slam.” Could the world No. Each player has a significant advantage …

Serena Williams voiced concern for fellow tennis player Peng Shuai, who has not been seen publicly since she accused a former vice-premier of China, Zhang Gaoli, of sexual assault. #whereispengshuaipic.twitter.com/GZG3zLTSC6 — Serena Williams November 18, 2021 "I am devastated and shocked to hear about the news of my peer, Peng Shuai," 23-time Grand Slam winner Williams wrote in a Twitter …