Protesters target Israeli tennis player

Published: 11:05AM Tuesday January 05, 2010 Source: Newstalk ZB

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Protestors are again targeting Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer who is in Auckland for ASB Classic.

The group Global Peace and Justice has sent her a letter asking her to withdraw from the tournament because of Israel's policies towards Palestinians.

Spokesman John Minto acknowledges they are asking Peer to make a significant sacrifice as she makes her living as a professional tennis player.

However he says greater sacrifices are being forced onto Palestinians.

Shahar Peer was subjected to a similar protest at last year's tournament.

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