Steve Simon announces WTA’s decision to suspend tournaments in China

Statement by Steve Simon, WTA Chairman & CEO “When on November 2, 2021, Peng Shuai posted an allegation of sexual assault against a top Chinese government official, the Women’s Tennis Association recognized that Peng Shuai’s message had to be listened to and taken seriously. The players of the WTA, not to mention women around the world, deserve nothing less. From that moment forward, Peng Shuai de

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However,unlessChina takes the steps we have asked for, we cannot put our players&staff at risk by holding events inChina. China’s leaders have left theWTA with nochoice. I remain hopeful that our pleas will be heard and the Chinese authorities will take steps to legitimately address this issue.”