WTA: Tennis return to China will require resolution to Peng Shuai case


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The return of WTA tournaments to China in 2023 will hinge on a resolution to the Peng Shuai issue, with the governing body of the women's game telling Reuters it had still not met the Chinese former doubles world No 1 personally. Peng had accused Chinese former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault in 2021 in a post on social media that was soon removed from the country's internet. She later denied having made the accusation. Peng's post caused an international outcry over her safety and led the WTA to suspend tournaments in China - a decision expected to cost...