.EdgeofSports: This issue is bigger than Peng Shuai or tennis. What happens if any athlete chooses to do or say something in solidarity with Peng, in China or elsewhere? Will their leagues stand with them or with the Chinese market?
But he also took a shot at the pending Olympic Games."Given the current state of affairs, I am also greatly concerned about the risks that all of our players and staff could face if we were to hold events in China in 2022," Simon said.
,"This is a brave stance by Steve Simon and the WTA where we put principle above $ and stand up for women everywhere and particularly for Peng Shuai."“applaud Steve Simon & the @WTA leadership for taking a strong stand on defending human rights in China & around the world. The WTA is on the right side of history in supporting our players.”
In contrast, the Association of Tennis Professionals, the WTA’s male counterpart, has opted to continue playing tournaments in China.
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