Hey everyone, lots of discussion about the Peng Shuai situation, which, of course, is fluid. I will try and address in bullet points.
• FWIW, here’s a Tennis Channel interview we did with Steve Simon last Friday.
• Simon is, quite rightly, being praised for his conviction and principles and backbone. (That this differentiates him from other leaders—inside and outside sports—is a discussion for another time.) I would add, though, that tennis as a whole is to be commended. One reason for Simon’s uncommonly firm and unwavering stand: He is fully supported within tennis. The players are behind him.