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

After five weeks of concern about the safety of tennis player Peng Shuai in China, the International Olympic Committee said it cannot give any certainties about her case.

International Olympics Committee unable to give certainties amid concern for safety of Peng Shuai

Germany's independent elite athletes' organisation has urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to provide evidence of the safety of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai and called for an independent investigation into her situation.

German athletes' group asks IOC for evidence of Peng Shuai's safety, calls for investigation

International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty said Sunday that his organisation will not boycott China over the Peng Shuai affair as "we don't want to punish a billion people".

'We don't want to punish a billion people', says Int'l Tennis Federation chief amid call for China boycott

US says it supports the suspension of women's tennis events in China. Peng Shuai was not seen in public for three weeks after she posted a message in social media in November accusing China's former vice premier of sexually assaulting her.

US applauds women's tennis association over suspension of women's tennis events in China

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

ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi urged for a line of open and direct communication between Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) in order to establish a clearer picture of her situation.

ATP urges for 'communication' between Peng Shuai and WTA after suspension of tennis tournaments in China

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

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

Tennis stars back WTA’s move to suspend its tournaments in China over concern for Peng Shuai, as calls grew for other sports organisations to take action.

Tennis stars' show solidarity with Peng Shuai, backs WTA's move to suspend tournaments

Beijing took umbrage on Thursday at the suspension of Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tournaments in China in solidarity with Peng Shuai after the player made a sexual assault accusation then disappeared from public view.

'WTA betraying Olympic spirit', China annoyed at exit of women's tennis body in solidarity with Peng Shuai

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) on Wednesday announced the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China and Hong Kong due to concerns about the well-being of former doubles world No. 1 Peng Shuai and the safety of other players.

WTA suspends tennis tournaments in China over Peng Shuai's safety concerns

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday (December 2) that it had held a second video conference call with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai.

IOC holds second video call with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, says using 'quiet diplomacy'

Before Zhang Gaoli was engulfed in accusations that he had sexually assaulted a tennis champion, he seemed to embody the qualities that the Chinese Communist Party prizes in officials: austere, disciplined, and impeccably loyal to the leader of the day.

Leader accused by tennis player personified power in Beijing elite

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai claimed that a powerful politician sexually assaulted her. In a social media post, Shuai accused a former Chinese vice premier of forcing her into sex several years ago, she also said that he coerced her into sex and they later had an on-off consensual relationship.

The curious case of China vs rest of world over a 'missing' tennis star

IOC President Thomas Bach held a video call with three-time Olympian Peng Shuai from China today. Peng Shuai informed IOC that she is 'safe and well'.

Where is Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai?

China is cracking down on fan culture. After revelations from Peng Shuai triggered China's biggest #MeToo scandal, Chinese regulators are making moves to control discussions about celebrities online. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: No gossip, No star chasing: China's new rules for celebrities on internet

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

20 days and counting. Peng Shuai hasn't spoken about the sexual assault allegations again. But, the Chinese press is releasing her videos as "proof of life". Why can't Peng speak out? Palki Sharma tells you why Peng Shuai is a hostage of the Chinese state.

Gravitas: Chinese mouthpieces release videos of "hostage" Peng Shuai

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'

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai`s video call with the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) does not address or alleviate the Women`s Tennis Association`s (WTA) concern about her well-being, the WTA said on Monday.

WTA says Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai's video call with Olympic chief is not enough

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has entered dangerous waters by taking part in a call with Peng Shuai that was meant to provide assurances over the Chinese player`s safety, human rights group Amnesty International said on Monday.

IOC entering 'dangerous waters' with Peng Shuai video call, says Amnesty International

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach interacted virtually in a 30-minute long video call with the Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, who was apparently 'missing' after alleging that a powerful Chinese politician sexually assaulted her.

'Relieved' IOC president Thomas Bach interacts with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai in a video call

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has re-appeared. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach interacted virtually in a 30-minute long video call with the Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, who was apparently 'missing' after alleging that a powerful Chinese politician sexually assaulted her.

IOC president Thomas Bach interacts with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai in a video call

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