Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has announced immediate suspension of all women's tournaments in China amid concern over Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. Peng disappeared from public view for three weeks after accusing a top Chinese official of sexual assault.

WTA chief Steve Simon said that he has serious doubts about her safety.

The WTA has repeatedly called for a full investigation into Peng's claims.

Recently, during a video call with Thomas Bach, the President of the International Olympic Committee, Peng had said that she was safe and well. However, the WTA said the video was insufficient evidence of Peng's safety. The suspension also includes tournaments in Hong Kong.