Djokovic says he 'fully' supports WTA's China decision over Peng

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MADRID: World number one Novak Djokovic said he supports \u0022fully\u0022 the Women\u0027s Tennis Association\u0027s decision to suspend its tournaments in China over concerns about the safety of female player Peng Shuai, who accused a top Communist Party official of sexual assault. \u0022I support fully the WTA\u0027s stance because

MADRID: World number one Novak Djokovic said he supports"fully" the Women's Tennis Association's decision to suspend its tournaments in China over concerns about the safety of female player Peng Shuai, who accused a top Communist Party official of sexual assault.

Djokovic had already thrown his support behind the WTA's threat to cut lucrative business ties with China over her case last month. No WTA tournament was planned before the end of the year and the 2022 schedule has yet to be released.Peng, a 35-year-old Wimbledon and French Open doubles champion, was not seen for more than two weeks following her allegations that former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli, now in his 70s, forced her into sex during a years-long on-and-off relationship.

 

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