'Peng Shuai's safety is our primary concern. Women's Tennis Association Tour chairman Steve Simon in December made the unprecedented move to suspend all competitions in China, saying the WTA was founded on equality for women and that Peng's treatment is 'unacceptable'.Ī spokeswoman for Tennis Australia said: 'We understand and appreciate that people have strongly held personal and political views on a range of issues. I think we're obligated to do that, we're obligated to speak up and, you know, get to the root of what's happening and why it's happening.' 'We have to use our platforms as athletes. We can't forget about her,' Kyrgios said. 'Obviously if that's still something that's ongoing it needs to be found out and kind of, I guess, we need more awareness about it. Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios also weighed in on the situation saying the sporting world is 'obligated' to speak up for the Chinese star, and that 'something's obviously not right there'. 'Hopefully it's not too long until we see her back out here,' Australian world No.1 Ash Barty said after her win on Wednesday.Īustralia's Ash Bary (pictured) says she has 'no idea' if silenced Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai is safe, admitting players have been told very little about her terrifying situation Within half an hour, the former world No.1 doubles player's post was deleted and she disappeared for weeks, sparking worldwide concern about her safety.Īfter widespread fears Shuai had been silenced, with the hashtag #WhereisPengShuai trending online, she resurfaced in December, sharing a video of herself, recanting her sexual assault claims.ĭespite her reappearance, the tennis community has remained alarmed about her welfare, with Australian stars voicing their concerns. You denied everything afterwards,' Shuai's post read. 'Why did you come and look for me again, take me to your house, and force me into sex? I have no proof, and it would be impossible for me to keep any evidence. Shuai vanished from public view for three weeks last year after making a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo on November 2 accusing former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli of raping her in 2017. This is a female tennis player who is being persecuted and the Women's Tennis Association has spoken out for her. 'This isn't saying vote for the Liberal or Labour party.
'This isn't a political message,' the male activist responds. Instead of answering the question, the guard asks the man to also remove a similar shirt.Ī police officer then approaches and informs the pair that guests aren't allowed to take 'political slogans' into the tennis tournament.
The man filming the confrontation can be heard asking the guard 'what do you suggest she wear?' after the woman was ordered to take off her clothing. The activist's shirt had a photo of Peng's face and 'wanted' printed on the front. The criticism came after the footage of security guards and police demanding a spectator remove her shirt at Melbourne Park went viral. The Australian Open renamed a court inside Melbourne Park's 1573 Arena after one of Luzhou's signature products (pictured)
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