Association questions whether player is allowed to speak freelyPeng made allegations against a former senior Chinese officialThe Women’s
Tennis Association (WTA) has announced the suspension of all tournaments in
China amid concerns about the safety of the Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, following weeks of a high-profile row with
Beijing over the player’s wellbeing.
“With the full support of the WTA Board of Directors, I am announcing the immediate suspension of all WTA tournaments in China, including Hong Kong,” said the WTA chairman, Steve Simon, announcing the decision in a statement on Wednesday.