MELBOURNE: Tennis Australia on Tuesday (Jan 17) banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when one was sighted among the crowd. The red, white and blue stripes of Russia were seen on Monday during a first-round clash between Ukraine's Kateryna Bai
MELBOURNE: Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when one was sighted among the crowd.
"Flags from Russia and Belarus are banned onsite at the Australian Open," Tennis Australia said in a statement. "The ban is effective immediately. We will continue to work with the players and our fans to ensure the best possible environment to enjoy the tennis." Ukraine's ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, late on Monday called on Tennis Australia to take action.
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