Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied that she was sexually assaulted by a Chinese party leader official - but failed to explain why the claim was originally made.
In her first interview with Western media - timed for the start of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics - Ms Peng spoke to French newspaper L'Equipe. She sparked global concern last year when she disappeared from public view for a few weeks after posting online.
Tennis fans around the world held signs at tournaments in support of her - some asking the question 'Where is Peng Shuai?'
