Chinese state media released an email allegedly from missing tennis star Peng Shuai on Wednesday as concerns for her safety continue to grow globally.

The email states that Peng is okay and appears to back out of the allegations of sexual assualt she made against a high-ranking Chinese official on social media earlier this month, according to CNN.

The email was sent to Chairman and CEO of the Women’s Tennis Association Steve Simon, who doubts the legitimacy of the email and says it only increases his uneasiness regarding her safety.

On Nov. 2, the Chinese Grand Slam doubles champion Peng posted on social media that former vice-premier of China Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her three years ago. Chinese internet censors quickly removed the post, and the tennis star has not been seen nor heard from since.

Stars around the tennis world are reacting to the situation at hand, using the hashtag #WhereIsPengShuai to symbolize their concern for her safety.

"Hoping that Peng Shuai is found safe and that her accusations are fully investigated" tennis legend Billie Jean King said in a statement on Twitter.

"Former No.1 ranked Chris Evert also spoke out, calling the accusations “very disturbing.”

"I've known Peng since she was 14; we should all be concerned,” she said in a tweet. “This is serious; where is she? Is she safe? Any information would be appreciated."

2021 Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic was “shocked” by Shuai’s story. "When I heard the story of Peng Shuai I was shocked. I hope she is well and that we can find her as soon as possible."

Shuai's allegations were the first against a notable Chinese government official since the #MeToo movement was noted in 2018, essentially being shut down by authorities that same year.

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