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February 8, 2022

French journalist who spoke to Peng Shuai says doubts remain

It was the interview many sports journalists wanted: A sit-down with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, prepped and ready to talk for the first time with Western media about allegations she made of forced sex with a former top-ranked Communist Party official that triggered a global outpouring of fears for her safety.

February 7, 2022

Peng Shuai denies accusing high-ranking Chinese official of sexual assault

Last November, Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai took to social media and appeared to accuse a high-ranking official in the ruling Chinese Communist Party of forcing her to have sex after her repeated refusals, but she now denied ever accusing anyone of sex assault – while also announcing she's retiring.

February 3, 2022

IOC chief to meet Peng Shuai, will 'support' inquiry into sexual assault allegations if tennis star chooses

The IOC president announced plans Thursday to meet with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai amid heightened concern for her safety, adding that the IOC will “support” an inquiry to allegations of sexual assualt if she decides to pursue one.

January 30, 2022

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic congratulate Rafael Nadal after breaking Grand Slam men's singles title record

Tennis greats Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic congratulated Rafael Nadal after he topped Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final to win his 21st Grand Slam title, breaking the all-time record.

January 30, 2022

Rafael Nadal wins 21st major title in Australian Open thriller over Daniil Medvedev

Rafael Nadal is alone on the mountaintop.

January 29, 2022

Ash Barty defeats Danielle Collins for Australian Open women's title

Ashleigh Barty of Australia has won the women's title at the Australian Open in Melbourne, defeating Danielle Collins of the United States in two sets – 6-3, 7-6 -- with the second set decided in a tiebreaker.

January 28, 2022

Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev to meet in history-making Australian Open final

Rafael Nadal is within one victory of a men's record 21st Grand Slam singles title.

January 28, 2022

Olympics committee plans meeting with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai during Beijing Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee held two video calls with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai last year following her disappearance in November.

January 28, 2022

Where is Peng Shuai? Australian Open T-shirts grab attention

Even as he was being ejected from the Australian Open for wearing a white T-shirt with a “Where is Peng Shuai?” slogan in black letters, Max Mok saw an opportunity to amplify the message of concern for the Grand Slam doubles champion and Olympian from China whose well-being has come into question.

January 27, 2022

Ash Barty to face Danielle Collins in bid to end Australian title drought

Ash Barty was the crowd favorite at Melbourne Park long before she ended a 42-year drought by reaching the Australian Open final.