WTA boss: Tournaments beyond 2022 are also an option

A cancellation of the events planned for the country beyond 2022 is a possible consequence, he said on Wednesday evening (local time), according to the US news agency AP . There is hope, "but we are prepared for the fact that if things continue like this - which has not been productive to date - we will not operate in the region," said Simon. “This is an organizational effort that really addresses something about what is right and wrong.” In a statement, the head of the women's tour umbrella organization said that the WTA would suspend all tournaments in China, including Hong Kong, with immediate effect due to the unclear situation. The former number one in the double world rankings published allegations of sexual assault by a top Chinese politician on a social network at the beginning of November. Her post was deleted soon after. Since then, athletes, politicians and human rights activists have expressed concern for the tennis player's well-being. The WTA suspects she is being put under pressure and cannot move freely. China can still give in Simon emphasized, according to the AP Again the WTA's demand: "We definitely want to talk to Peng ourselves and be sure that she is really safe and free and has not been censored, threatened or anything of the kind," said Simon. This approach and the demand on the authorities is constant and will not change. Simon also emphasized that none of the tournaments in China have been canceled so far and that they could be played as planned if the Chinese government meets the WTA's demands. “We haven’t canceled anything yet, but we are prepared to get to that point,” Simon said. There will then be a discussion about whether this only applies to 2022 or to the future. “These are all questions that will come.”

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WTA boss: Tournaments beyond 2022 are also an option

WTA boss Steve Simon believes that a long-term departure of the women's tennis tour from China is possible if the situation surrounding Peng Shuai does not clear up.

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