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Australian Open November 21, 2021

Novak Djokovic on Australian Open plans after COVID vax mandate: 'We’ll just have to wait and see'

Novak Djokovic’s status for the Australian Open next year is up in the air as the tennis major became the first Grand Slam event to require players to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

China November 20, 2021

Peng Shuai: Videos purporting to show missing Chinese tennis star raise questions

Chinese media touted two new videos as evidence that missing tennis star Peng Shuai is safe and healthy, but the videos have only raised further questions about the player’s wellbeing. 

Missing Persons November 20, 2021

UN, White House demand proof of Peng Shuai's safety, China says it's ‘not aware’ of issue

The U.N. and White House have joined the growing demand for assurances and proof that missing Chinese tennis champ Peng Shuai is safe. 

China November 19, 2021

Peng Shuai: Tennis stars, politicians call for boycott as Chinese champ remains missing

Tennis pros and politicians are demanding action against China as doubts continue to grow over the safety and well-being of missing world-class doubles champion Peng Shuai. Stars Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams, and Chris Evert are among those speaking out. The hashtag #whereispengshuai trended on Twitter this week. 

Tennis November 18, 2021

Muguruza wins WTA Finals for first time, beating Kontaveit

Garbiñe Muguruza's trip to Mexico started last week with a taste of tequila. After winning the WTA Finals on Wednesday, it ended the same way.

Tennis November 18, 2021

Barty finishes year as WTA's No. 1 for 3rd consecutive time

Wimbledon champion Ash Barty finished No. 1 in the WTA singles rankings for the third consecutive season, while Katerina Siniakova topped the doubles rankings for the second time.

Tennis November 18, 2021

Doubts over China tennis star's email raise safety concerns

A Chinese professional tennis player not seen in public since she accused a former top government official of sexual assault purportedly sent an email claiming she was safe and that the allegation was false, a message that only amplified concerns about her safety and demands for information about her well-being and whereabouts.

China November 18, 2021

Chinese officials silent on missing tennis star after sexual assault claim, Xi crackdown may be connected

Chinese officials have remained silent or outright dodged questions about missing tennis player Peng Shuai after posting an email she allegedly sent to the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).

China November 17, 2021

WTA chairman casts doubt on email from missing Chinese tennis star: 'only raises my concerns'

Women’s Tennis Association Chairman and CEO Steve Simon said Wednesday that he had a hard time believing an email supposedly written by missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai and released by Chinese state media was legitimate.

Tennis November 17, 2021

Federer sees 'end is near,' hopes for on-court bye

Just before the start of Wimbledon in late June, Roger Federer recalled a conversation about retirement that he had with Pete Sampras a decade ago.