Peng Shuai plays in the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia. | Fred Lee/Getty ImagesThe tennis star’s disappearance is part of a larger pattern of censorship and misogyny.The safety and freedom of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai have been in serious doubt since the beginning of November, when she accused a powerful former Chinese Communist Party official of sexual assault.

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What Peng Shuai’s rape accusation says about China

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic isn't ready to say whether he will defend his Australian Open title next month in Melbourne. Read full story

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Novak Djokovic not ready to commit to Australian Open

Former world No. 4 Sam Stosur has revealed that the upcoming Australian Open will probably be her last. Stosur, 37, never nade it past the round-of-16 at the Australian Open in singles but captured two titles in the women's doubles and one in the mixed doubles. Stosur is still a good doubles player as she is ranked at No. 16 on the doubles list but her career appears to be set to end at some point next year.

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Sam Stosur makes retirement admission ahead of Australian Open

Australian Open is just around the corner and participation of one of the biggest names in the tennis world, Novak Djokovic, is still uncertain after organisers said that only fully-vaccinated players will be allowed into the country owing to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Russia Today

Novak Djokovic to make Australian Open decision 'very soon' as participation remains doubtful

Organisers of the season's first Grand Slam at Melbourne Park have said all players have to be vaccinated to take part, which Djokovic called 'blackmail'.

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Novak Djokovic still coy about playing in Australian Open

Novak Djokovic remains coy on whether or not he will play the Australian Open in January. Read all the details here.

Novak Djokovic's family admission in ugly Australian Open furore

The extent of the financial hit to Tennis Australia's finances from the COVID-19 pandemic is revealed, with TA's annual report showing a $100 million loss due to lower crowds and the cost of player quarantine.

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Tennis Australia hit with $100 million loss from COVID-19, Australian Open quarantine

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