Peng Shuai tells paper she never wrote of being assaulted
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied saying she was sexually assaulted, despite a November social media post attributed to her that accused a former top Communist Party official of forcing her into sex
By Associated PressDecember 20, 2021What you need to know about the case of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai
Peng Shuai was not seen publicly for more than two weeks after she accused a former Chinese government official of sexual assault.
By Matt BonesteelDecember 20, 2021Nadal positive for virus after returning from Abu Dhabi
Rafael Nadal says he tested positive for the coronavirus after playing in an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi
By Associated PressDecember 20, 2021Rafael Nadal tests positive for the coronavirus, complicating his comeback
Rafael Nadal, the 35-year-old tennis great, is attempting a comeback after months in recovery for a foot injury.
By Cindy BorenDecember 20, 2021Thiem to miss 2 Sydney tournaments ahead of Australian Open
Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem’s lengthy recovery from a right wrist injury has forced him to miss the ATP Cup and another Sydney tournament ahead of next month’s Australian Open
By Associated PressDecember 19, 2021Brady joins growing list of absentees for Australian Open
Jennifer Brady has become the latest withdrawal from next month’s Australian Open and two warm-up tournaments because of injury
By Associated PressDecember 18, 2021Nadal returns after 4-month layoff and loses to Murray
A rusty Rafael Nadal played his first match in more than four months and lost in straight sets to Andy Murray at an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi
By Associated PressDecember 17, 2021Karolina Pliskova out of Australian Open with hand injury
Karolina Pliskova has withdrawn from next month’s Australian Open and two warm-up tournaments because of a right hand injury sustained in training
By Associated PressDecember 15, 20216 Moroccan tennis players banned for match-fixing
Six Moroccan men’s tennis players have been banned in a match-fixing investigation
By Associated PressDecember 14, 2021Raducanu positive for COVID; US Open champ out of exhibition
U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has tested positive for COVID-19 and has pulled out of an exhibition tennis event in the United Arab Emirates
By Associated PressDecember 13, 2021Manuel Santana, Spanish tennis trailblazer, dies at 83
Spanish tennis trailblazer Manuel “Manolo” Santana has died at the age of 83
By Associated PressDecember 11, 2021Former top-ranked Mauresmo French Open's 1st female director
Amelie Mauresmo has been appointed as tournament director of the French Open as a replacement for the departing Guy Forget
By Samuel Petrequin | APDecember 9, 2021Darlene Hard, Tennis Hall of Famer and ‘best doubles player of her generation,’ dies at 85
She won 21 major titles in the late 1950s and ’60s, including three in singles.
By Harrison SmithDecember 8, 2021Serena Williams will miss Australian Open; Novak Djokovic on entry list
Serena Williams announced she will not play in the year’s first Grand Slam event because of injury issues. Novak Djokovic, who has faced questions about his vaccination status, is in for now.
By Cindy BorenDecember 8, 2021When it comes to China, sports and entertainment often tread lightly
The WTA and the IOC have taken different approaches to China amid the Peng Shuai controversy. What have other sports and entertainment entities done at similar moments?
By Glynn A. Hill and Steven ZeitchikDecember 3, 2021IOC announces second call with Peng Shuai, says it favors ‘quiet diplomacy’
The IOC said Thursday morning that it had another call with Peng Shuai.
By Cindy BorenDecember 2, 2021- Perspective
The WTA stands up in decency, while the rest of sports bows to China’s tyranny
The move will undoubtedly be costly to the WTA, but it is based on “right and wrong, period” and it might just put the wheels of change into motion.
By Sally JenkinsDecember 2, 2021 WTA suspends tournaments in China amid Peng Shuai fallout
The Women's Tennis Association called for "a full and transparent investigation" of Peng Shuai's sexual assault allegation against a former Chinese government official.
By Liz ClarkeDecember 1, 2021Peng Shuai reappears on China’s censored Internet amid silence over sexual assault claims
China’s Foreign Ministry confirms the tennis player’s appearance at public events, after previously maintaining it did not know about her case.
By Eva DouNovember 22, 2021Australian Open vaccination requirements may keep Novak Djokovic from 2022 tournament
Australian Open CEO Craig Tiley's comments cast doubt on Novak Djokovic's participation in the January tournament as the 20-time men's Grand Slam singles title winner pursues a record.
By Glynn A. HillNovember 20, 2021