All WTA events in China, including Hong Kong, have been suspended indefinitely, according to Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chairman and CEO Steve Simon. Simon said in a statement issued Wednesday that his decision was based on Chinese officials' lack of openness in the aftermath of tennis player Peng Shuai's sexual assault claim against a prominent Chinese government official.

Peng Shuai sexual assault row: WTA announces immediate suspension of all tournaments in China

China stated on Tuesday that the controversy surrounding Peng Shuai was being "maliciously" overblown, following the Chinese tennis star's sexual assault allegations against one of the country's most influential leaders Zhang Gaoli.

China makes first official statement on tennis star Peng Shuai, says case 'maliciously hyped up'

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Peng Shuai sexual assault row: WTA announces immediate suspension of all tournaments in China

China makes first official statement on tennis star Peng Shuai, says case 'maliciously hyped up'