Peng repeats sexual assault denial

By Agence France-Presse

Feb 08, 2022 12:13 am

UPDATED FEB. 08, 2022 12:13AM

BEIJING: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she never accused anyone of sexual assault, according to an interview published on Monday, again walking back an allegation that sparked worldwide concern about her safety.

China’s Peng Shuai serves to Japan’s Nao Hibino during their first round singles match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia on Jan. 21, 2020. AP FILE PHOTO

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