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Spain's Alcaraz tests positive for coronavirus, misses Davis Cup

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/26/21

All other Spanish players were ongoing a new round of PCR tests

November 17, 2021: Fears are growing about the safety and whereabouts of a Chinese tennis star, who has remained unheard from since she accused a former Chinese official of sexual assault. Peng Shuai, 35, a former No. 1 globally ranked tennis player, wrote in her verified Weibo microblog about what she decribed as the years-long affair she had with former vice premier Zhang Gaoli, and how she had been allegedly sexually assaulted by him. FILE IMAGE SHOT ON: March 17, 2011, Indian Wells, California, U.S - Shuai Peng (CHN) in action during the women's quarterfinals of the 2011 BNP Paribas Open held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. Peng loss with a score of 6-2, 5-7, 6-3. (Credit Image: © Gerry Maceda/ZUMAPRESS.com Photo: Gerry Maceda/ZUMA Wire/dpa.

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CONCERNS

WTA fears for China's Peng grow after apparent email in state media

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/18/21

In the message released by CGTN, Peng says the news about her "including the allegation of sexual assault, is not true" and "I'm not missing, nor am I unsafe"

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TENNIS

Muguruza makes history after conquering Kontaveit in WTA Finals

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/18/21

Arantxa Sanchez Vicario was the only other player from Spain to reach the WTA Finals decider, finishing runner-up to Stefanie Graf in 1993

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TENNIS

Paula Badosa overcomes Azarenka to take title in Indian Wells

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/18/21

Azarenka never quite had the complete measure of her opponent in their first-ever meeting

26 July 2021, Japan, Tokyo: Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka in action against Swiss Viktorija Golubic during their Women's singles second round tennis match, as part of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Photo: Rob Walbers/BELGA/dpa

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TOKYO OLYMPICS

Naomi Osaka eliminated from Olympics in shock defeat

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/27/21

The 23-year-old suffered a 6-1, 6-4 defeat to Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic

Novak Djokovic, seen at the 2020 Australian Open, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Photo: Dave Hunt/dpa.

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Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus

The Nomad Today 6/23/20

He is the fourth infected player who was at the Adria Tour exhibition series that he initiated.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Wimbledon cancelled due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 4/1/20

It is the first time since World War II that the tournament is canceled. Tennis stars like Serena Williams and Roger Federer say they are shocked.

Spain's Alcaraz tests positive for coronavirus, misses Davis Cup

WTA fears for China's Peng grow after apparent email in state media

Muguruza makes history after conquering Kontaveit in WTA Finals

Paula Badosa overcomes Azarenka to take title in Indian Wells

Naomi Osaka eliminated from Olympics in shock defeat

Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus

Wimbledon cancelled due to coronavirus

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