The president of the WTA, which manages the women's tennis circuit, "
remains deeply concerned
" about the freedom of speech of the Chinese player Peng Shuai who had accused a senior leader of his country in early November of forced sex, a a spokesperson
for AFP
indicated on Saturday
.
Steve Simon "
remains deeply concerned about Peng's freedom from censorship or coercion and has decided not to contact her again via email until he is sure that his answers are personal and not those of its censors,
”said the spokesperson.
“
Steve Simon contacted Peng Shuai through various communication channels.
He sent her two emails, but it was clear that his responses were influenced by others,
”said the spokesperson.
On the other hand, she did not wish to return to information from the
BBC
based on the statements of a "
friend
" of the player and according to which she would have sent an email to Steve Simon, thanking him for his concern, but he asking not to intervene in order to leave her "
alone
".
