Wimbledon joins calls for Peng Shuai’s safety to be confirmed

• Player has not been heard from in more than fortnight
• Her wellbeing is of the utmost importance to us'

Wimbledon has joined the calls for Peng Shuai's safety to be confirmed, saying the club has been working behind the scenes on the issue.

The chorus of concern for the welfare of the Chinese player, who has not been heard from directly for more than fortnight, has been amplified as far as the United Nations and the White House.