The American star on Thursday supported the Chinese tennis player, who went missing following a rape charge against a former senior government official.
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Tennis star Serena Williams said to herself “devastated and shocked” by the situation of Chinese player Peng Shuai, in a tweet Thursday, November 18. The latter has not given any news since early November, after accusing a former senior Chinese regime official of forcing her to have sex.
“I am devastated and shocked to hear this news about my colleague, Peng Shuai, writes the ex-world No. 1 on Twitter. I hope she is safe and will be found as soon as possible. It needs to be investigated and we must not remain silent. I send love to her and her family during these terribly difficult times. “
I am devastated and shocked to hear about the news of my peer, Peng Shuai. I hope she is safe and found as soon as possible. This must be investigated and we must not stay silent. Sending love to her and her family during this incredibly difficult time. #whereispengshuai pic.twitter.com/GZG3zLTSC6
– Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) November 18, 2021
This post follows many reactions from members of the professional tennis circuit. The WTA had issued a statement on Sunday worrying about the fate of the player. The French Benoît Paire, 47th in the world, also shared a visual with the hashtag #WhereIsPengShuai.
– pair benoit (@benoitpaire) November 18, 2021
Peng Shuai is missing following rape charges posted on a Chinese social network on November 2. On Thursday morning, November 18, the Chinese state television’s Twitter account posted a screenshot of an email attributed to the tennis champion. She describes accusations “false” and add “I am neither missing nor in danger. I am resting at home. Everything is fine. Thanks for checking in.”. No photo accompanied this message.
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