The WTA has called for verifiable proof of Peng Shuai’s safety. Photo: AP
Beijing warns against ‘politicising’ sport after WTA pulls out of China over Peng Shuai case
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The WTA has called for verifiable proof of Peng Shuai’s safety. Photo: AP