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Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. (Photo by Fred Lee/Getty Images)

Concern deepens for Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai’s safety after email

Peng Shuai has not been heard from since alleging two weeks ago that a powerful Chinese politician had sexually assaulted her

Last month, the WTA introduced new rules so returning mothers have a special ranking that earns them a seeded position at tournaments, ensuring they do not face a top player in the opening round. (Andrew Boyers/Reuters)

Serena Williams tells working parents ‘anything is possible’

The 23-time Grand Slam champion began 2019 in Perth at the mixed teams Hopman Cup, with baby Alexis Olympia in tow

‘I think it’s great,’ Williams said of the new rule changes during a press conference in Abu Dhabi ahead of an exhibition match against her sister Venus on Thursday. (Andrew Boyers/Reuters)

Serena Williams hails rule changes to protect mothers in tennis

The 37-year-old had her daughter Alexis Olympia in September 2017 and returned to the WTA circuit last March at Indian Wells

In a press statement released on Wednesday, Popcru fired back saying, ‘There has never been any Popcru office-bearer by the name ‘Sbu’, nor Sibusiso or any other similar name.’

WTA chief backs Serena as row grows over US Open ‘sexism’

Serena Williams was handed three code violations — and docked a point and then a game — in her 6-2, 6-4 loss to Naomi Osaka

The change comes after criticism of French Open officials for how they handled the case of former world number one Serena Williams in her Grand Slam return last month after giving birth to a daughter last September.

US Open to revamp seedings for pregnancy absences — report

The WTA Tour does not have protected seedings for players who return from absences

Serena Williams aims to overtake 18 Grand Slam titles

Serena William’s claim that she is "a bit disappointed" with her 2013 season indicates her desire to break a few records.

Steamroller Safina impresses on her way to the quarters

Top ranked Dinara Safina made light work of Daniela Hantuchova as she needed just over an hour to reach the quarterfinals of the WTA tournament.

Serena Williams voted player of the year

Serena Williams was voted the WTA Tour player of the year for the second time on Thursday, while Dinara Safina was most improved player for 2008.

Federer eyes Sampras’s grand-slam record

Roger Federer again came close to winning the Grand Slam in 2007, reaching the final at all four major tournaments and winning three of them. This year, however, the top-ranked…