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Top journalist calls out Ash Barty for not supporting Peng Shuai; Twitter reacts

by Aradhana Nayak
November 28, 2021, 2:38 PM IST
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The tennis world is rife with news about Peng Shuai’s disappearance. The 35 year-old Chinese player, who was former world no. 1 in doubles and won two grand slam titles, accused a top Chinese official of sexual harassment. She posted a detailed post on China’s social networking site Weibo. As is norm with China’s strict social media policy, the post was taken down within minutes, but not before it went viral in the western world. Shuai was not visible in public since the 2nd of November, which resulted in full-blown public support for her. The hashtag #WhereIsPengShuai began trending on Twitter.

Peng Shuai accused Zhang Gaoli, a former vice-premier and member of the Communist party’s Politburo Standing Committee of repeated sexual abuse dating back many years. The taking down down of her Weibo post only added fuel to fire, prompting many big names in tennis, including organizations like ATP and WTA questioning the Chinese authorities.

After the Chinese government set up a video call between Shuai and Thomas Bach, the president of IOC, the Olympic committee was criticised and condemned. The tennis community across the world has mobilized in their support for Shuai, doing their best to make the Chinese authorities answerable.

Renowned tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg has been catalytic in the pro-Shuai movement. As such, he was disappointed with world no. 1 Ash Barty not having issues a statement of support for her fellow player, and voiced his opinion on Twitter.

Ben Rothenberg questions Ash Barty’s silence on Twitter, gets slammed

On 20th November, Ben Rothenberg mentioned on Twitter that WTA no. 1 Ash Barty has remained silent over the matter of her fellow player’s disappearance. Regardless of his intentions, the statement didn’t sit well with fans of Barty, who proceeded to berate the journalist.

Stop trying to shame players into meaningless social media posts.

— Brodie MacDonald (@brodiemaccat) November 20, 2021

Hey there Ben, I thought you were supposed to report on Tennis not Politics.
Leave our Ash alone
Maybe you could get Novak to tell you if he is vaccinated. Tennis fans would love to know if he will turn up for the Aussie Open

— Ah Hee (@GarryLe50999632) November 26, 2021

Leave Ash Barty alone she is Australian. Australians are laid back people who mind their own business. Ash is an easy going person. Plenty other players have spoken up.

— OrvilleLloydDouglas🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈 (@OrvilleLloyd) November 20, 2021

What business is it of yours? Who made you the enforcer of All Things Tennis? Why are you always virtue signalling and calling people out? What makes you smarter or better than them?

— David DePerro (@DavidDePerro) November 20, 2021

@BenRothenberg you have caused enough trouble for people in tennis with the remarks you make. @ashbarty is one of the best examples of how to handle yourself and how to treat people. Maybe you should take notice.

— scott harris (@scottyharris78) November 26, 2021

stop moral kidnapping,not everyone lives online

— DD_Zhang (@djddjk7) November 20, 2021

Hey I know it's your job to report on stuff so that's fine, but leave Ash out of the picture, she isn't deliberately holding back on talking about peng shuai, it's just that she rarely talks about anything in current media, maybe she is introverted but let her keep her opinions

— Leo Alexander (@LeoA64889920) November 21, 2021

Calling for sponsors’ voice is more important than listing these players in current situation,we need a further step,Nike adidas …..

— Joey🍕PiePie🇻🇦 (@paramaud) November 20, 2021

Also read: Will Smith ought to be “ashamed” – Sabrina Williams, half-sister of Serena and Venus, criticises the actor for biased portrayal of Richard Williams

Tags: Ash BartyPeng Shuai
Aradhana Nayak

Aradhana Nayak

Aradhana Nayak is a rookie sportswriter, covering tennis for FirstSportz. Currently pursuing a degree in history, she is enthusiastic about books, art, dogs, and culture. A chance viewing of the '09 Wimbledon final was when the tennis bug bit her.

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