WTA’s Simon says China decision driven by women’s rights, principles despite any financial repercussions

Steve Simon wants to make clear that what’s happening between the Women’s Tennis Association and China right now potentially could happen in any country. In a statement from its CEO, Simon, on Dec. 1, the WTA announced the tour was indefinitely suspending its 10 tournaments in China and Hong Kong in reaction to China ignoring former world No. 1 doubles player Peng Shuai’s sexual assault allegations against a high-ranking former Communist Party official. But Simon said the WTA’s stance…