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The statement released today (Wednesday) by Chinese official media regarding Peng Shuai only increases my concern for his safety and location,
" wrote Steve Simon in a statement released Wednesday evening. "
I find it hard to believe that Peng Shuai actually wrote the email we received and that she could think of the words attributed to her,
" added the manager who mentioned in his message the email relayed by television. Chinese CGTN and supposed to have been written by the player, who had not given any news since November 2 when she accused former minister Zhang Gaoli of having forced her to have sex three years ago .
In this email, the player criticized the WTA for having published a press release without her consent and without her being able to verify its content.
The 35-year-old athlete claimed "to need rest" while bringing a categorical denial of a disappearance or a dangerous situation.