Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai signs large tennis balls
Other tennis stars have already shown solidarity with Peng Shuai.
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After stars like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka had expressed their concerns about Peng Shuai, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have now also spoken out. “This news is very disturbing. I hope it is safe. The tennis family stands together, ”said the 40-year-old Swiss. “I very much hope that she is fine.”
Djokovic advocated that the WTA threatens to withdraw from China. “I fully support the position of the WTA as an organization and also its president,” said the 34-year-old Serb at the ATP Finals in Turin. It would be “a bit strange,” said Djokovic, if the situation was not resolved and tournaments were held in China. So far these are all words. Ultimately, everyone involved will have to be judged by their actions.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reacted very reserved to the case. “The IOC appreciates the concerns expressed by so many athletes and National Olympic Committees. We also appreciate the support of the IOC Athletes Commission for our quiet diplomatic approach, ”said a spokesman. This means that the open dialogue with the Olympic movement in China will continue at all levels.
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