China state media release supposed message from missing tennis star Peng Shuai

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China's state-controlled media on Wednesday released a purported email from tennis star Peng Shuai, who has not been seen since accusing a Communist Party leader of sexual abuse more than two weeks ago. Tennis officials have doubted the veracity of the email released by CGTN , in which Peng walked back her assault accusations while adding she was "resting at home and everything is fine." Women's Tennis Association Chairman and CEO Steve Simon said he didn't think the two-time Grand Slam champion wrote the missive. "The statement released today by Chinese state media concerning Peng Shuai only raises my concerns…

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