There will be no World Tennis Tour events held in China in 2022, an International Tennis Federation (ITF) source confirmed to Reuters on Thursday. The source did not say if the move was linked to concerns over the health and safety of doubles star Peng Shuai.

Peng Shuai row? No World Tennis Tour events in China in 2022, confirms ITF source

The United States has said it 'applauds' the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for its decision to suspend tournaments in China over the treatment of former doubles world number one Peng Shuai.

U.S. supports WTA for call to suspend tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns

Peng Shuai, former World No. 1 in doubles category, has made heads turn ever since she posted on social media, in early November, that China`s former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.

Peng Shuai row: China hits back at WTA for 'politicising sport' after it suspends all tournaments in country

Vivo post caused a massive stir in China recently. Peng Shuai one of China's biggest stars took to Vivo, she accused China's former premier of sexual assault. Beijing now wants powers to kill such stories well before they go online and turn into global campaigns.

China's cyberspace regulator pushes for new rules

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Peng Shuai row? No World Tennis Tour events in China in 2022, confirms ITF source

U.S. supports WTA for call to suspend tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns

Peng Shuai row: China hits back at WTA for 'politicising sport' after it suspends all tournaments in country

China's cyberspace regulator pushes for new rules