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The Independent says Emma Raducanu has pulled out of an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi this week after testing positive for Covid-19.

The Guardian says The International Tennis Federation has said it will not cancel any tournaments in China over concerns for Peng Shuai, because it does not want to “punish 1.4 billion people”.

The Daily Mirror says The WTA has suspended all its tournaments in China over the handling of sexual assault allegations made by Peng Shuai and its failure to provide adequate proof of her safety.

The Guardian says WTA has announced the suspension of all tournaments in China amid concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai.

The Independent says Great Britain’s Davis Cup campaign came to an end in the quarter-finals with defeat by Germany in Innsbruck.

The Daily Mirror says Emma Raducanu has revealed she would like her ‘role model’ Lewis Hamilton to be named Sports Personality of the Year for 2021.

The Daily Express says Emma Raducanu’s stunning US Open victory is the sporting success story of the year, and now Andy Roddick has laid down a marker for her ahead of the 2022 season.

Peng Shuai’s video call with the IOC to prove she is well and not in any danger has done little to settle the concerns from the international community and the Women’s Tennis Association.

The Guardian reports the WTA is prepared to pull out of China over tennis star Peng Shuai disappearance.

‘I am devastated and shocked’ – Serena Williams voices concern over Peng Shuai’s disappearance