It is the strongest public stand against China taken by a sports body — and one that could cost the WTA millions of dollars. Steve Simon (WTA CEO) announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China and Hong Kong. (re Peng Shuai). #Djokovic: “PTPA is always with players and I support fully WTA stands, because with don’t have enough information about Peng Shuai. “I applaud Steve Simon and the WTA leadership for taking a strong stand on defending human rights in China and around the world,” women’s tennis pioneer Billie Jean King said.

Source: Indian Express December 02, 2021 16:04 UTC