Tag: Tennis
How WTA Chief Steve Simon Took on China Over Peng Shuai
Simon’s refusal to accept China’s authoritarian stance on human rights once it directly affected one of his players stands in…
‘Citizen Ashe’ Review: Advantage, Arthur Ashe
When a commentator in “Citizen Ashe” calls a tennis face-off “the most brilliant and fascinating tactical match I’d ever seen,”…
IOC Says It Held Second Video Call With Peng Shuai
The International Olympic Committee said Thursday that it had held a second call with the Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai,…
WTA Suspends Tournaments in China Over Treatment of Peng Shuai
The women’s professional tennis tour announced Wednesday that it was immediately suspending all tournaments in China, including Hong Kong, in…
Peng Shuai’s Accusation Pierced the Privileged Citadel of Chinese Politics
Before Zhang Gaoli was engulfed in accusations that he had sexually assaulted a tennis champion, he seemed to embody the…
How Peng Shuai Went From ‘Chinese Princess’ to Silenced #MeToo Accuser
When Peng Shuai was a young tennis player in China’s national sports system, she battled officials for control over her…