Peng Shuai interview ‘does not alleviate any of our concerns’ – WTA
The Women’s Tennis Association says its concerns over Peng Shuai have not been alleviated by an interview with L’Equipe.
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Peng Shuai: WTA remains concerned for Chinese tennis player and wants investigation into sexual assault allegation
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) says Peng Shuai's latest interview about her sexual assault allegations «does not alleviate» its concerns.
WTA still 'concerned' over Peng Shuai after new sexual assault denial
Los Angeles - WTA chief Steve Simon said Monday the organisation maintained concern for the wellbeing of Peng Shuai after the Chinese tennis player issued a further denial of sexual assault allegations.
WTA still 'concerned' over Peng Shuai after new denial
WTA chief Steve Simon said on Monday the organisation maintained concern for the wellbeing of Peng Shuai after the Chinese tennis player issued a further denial of sexual assault allegations. Peng's fate has been shrouded in mystery since she alleged on social media in November that former Chinese vice-premier Zhang Gaoli forced her into sex during a years-long relationship. The post was deleted and Peng's whereabouts were unknown for three weeks, drawing worldwide concern for her safety. She has subsequently appeared at a handful of public events, and denies ever making the accusation against Zhang. On Sunday Peng gave an interview to French daily L'Equipe in which she once again denied making her initial allegations.
WTA Still "Concerned" Over Peng Shuai After New Denial
WTA chief Steve Simon said Monday the organisation maintained concern for the wellbeing of Peng Shuai after the Chinese tennis player issued a further denial of sexual assault allegations. Peng's fate has been shrouded in mystery since she alleged on social media in November that former Chinese vice-premier Zhang Gaoli forced her into sex during a years-long relationship. The post was deleted and Peng's whereabouts were unknown for three weeks, drawing worldwide concern for her safety. She has subsequently appeared at a handful of public events, and denies ever making the accusation against Zhang.
WTA says latest Peng Shuai interview does not ease concerns about her safety
A recent interview in which Peng Shuai denied accusing anyone of sexual assault has done little to address concerns about the Chinese player's safety, the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) reaffirmed on Monday (Feb 7).
WTA still concerned despite Peng denials
The Women's Tennis Association says its concerns over Peng Shuai have not been alleviated by an interview with L'Equipe.
WTA says latest Peng interview does not ease concerns
A recent interview in which Peng Shuai denied accusing anyone of sexual assault has done little to address concerns about the Chinese player's safety, the Women's Tennis Association reaffirmed.