Switzerland – Federer on Peng Shuai: “I hope she is safe”
(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Shuai Peng, two-time Grand Slam winner and former number 1 in doubles, disappeared after making allegations of sexual assault against former Chinese Vice Prime Minister Zhang Gaoli more than two weeks ago. Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer has expressed concern about missing Chinese Peng Shuai.
This content was published on November 21, 2021 – 17:32 November 21, 2021 – 17:32 AP / Reuters / sb
“She is one of our tennis champions, a former number 1 in the world, and that is clearly worrying,” Federer told Sky Sports Italy on Saturday night. “I hope she is safe. The tennis family sticks together and I have always told my children that the tennis family is my second family. I’ve been on tour for 20-25 years and I love the tour, I love the people, who are there (they) are special, and so are the players, and she is one of them. “
Former double world number one Peng had not been seen or heard in public since she was on Jan.
However, it was reported on Sunday that the Chinese tennis player made a video callExternal Link with the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, saying she was safe and well.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has repeatedly denied any knowledge of Peng’s case. Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told the media on Friday that the issue was “not a diplomatic issue and I am unaware of the situation.”
Amid growing concerns over Peng’s whereabouts, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has threatened to withdraw tournaments from China and the men’s ATP has requested clarification from the Chinese authorities. The US requested evidence of Peng’s whereabouts and safety.
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