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Russian and Belarusian flags banned at Australian Open after controversy during Ukrainian's match

A Russian flag hanging behind fans during a match between Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl and Russian Kamilla Rakhimova on court 14 on day one of the Australian Open prompts Tennis Australia officials to ban them at the tournament.

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Ukraine ambassador calls for action as Russian flag waved during Australian Open clash

Ukrainian star Kateryna Baindl was taking on Russian Kamilla Rakhimova at the Australian Open, and the national flag of the latter was seen being waved whilst their match was taking place

Daily Mirror

Russian flag at Australian Open condemned by Ukrainian ambassador

The flag was seen courtside at a match between Russian Kamilla Rakhimova and Ukraine’s Kateryna Baindl

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Ons Jabeur: ‘I want to create bigger things, to help others from my region’

Tunisia’s history-making star is on a mission in Melbourne but remains grounded: ‘I like to smile and laugh with everyone’

The Guardian - UK

Craig Tiley says United Cup is here to stay as part of Australian Open build-up

Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley backs the United Cup to become "the pre-eminent global teams' event" in tennis, amid calls for changes to be made to the competition following its debut.

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‘Spiralling out of control’: Nick Kyrgios comes clean to Netflix and confirms comeback

Kyrgios will play Novak Djokovic in a game for charity on January 13, the same night the Australian star reveals his ‘chaotic’ past in a new documentary

The Guardian - AU

What we know about the visa controversy facing Australian Open competitor Camila Giorgi

The Italian tennis player is yet to publicly respond to media reports she may have entered Australia with false COVID-19 vaccination certificates for last year's tournament. Here's what we know.

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Osaka Joins List of Big Names Missing Australian Open

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka became the latest star to pull out of the opening Grand Slam of the year Sunday, leaving the tournament deprived of some of the biggest names in the game. No reason for the Japanese player's withdrawal was given with organizers Tennis Australia tweeting: "We…

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Government says Australian Open off limits

A Victorian government minister says the Australian Open is going nowhere, after tournament boss Craig Tiley said Melbourne risked losing the grand slam event.

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Venus Williams nabs Aussie Open wildcard

Seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams will make her 22nd Australian Open appearance after being awarded a wildcard into the Melbourne Park tournament.

AAP

Tennis Australia rectify unforced error with advent of mixed-gender United Cup

A commitment to equality had been questioned after the introduction of the men-only ATP Cup sparked a seething reaction

The Guardian - AU

Lawyer: Djokovic has good chance of getting Australian visa

A Melbourne-based immigration lawyer says Novak Djokovic will likely be successful if he applies for a visa to enter Australia for the season-opening tennis major next year despite his high-profile deportation in January

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic entry is a government matter, insist Australian Open organisers

TENNIS Australia has said it will leave the nation’s government to determine whether or not former world number one Novak Djokovic can enter the…

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Tennis Australia won’t lobby government to help Novak Djokovic play Australian Open

TA boss Craig Tiley says Djokovic visa status a matter for federal government, while announcing Russian players can participate in 2023 Open as ‘neutrals’

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The Australian Open is breaking ticket presale records, but Novak Djokovic questions still loom

Organisers are aiming to get 900,000 spectators through the gates of Melbourne Park when the tournament kicks off on January 16.

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Novak Djokovic might play in 2023 Australian Open

He may be barred from entering Australia for the next three years, but Novak Djokovic could still make it to the next Australian Open.

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Tennis coach shortage in regional Victoria forces Swan Hill and other clubs to go without

The Swan Hill Lawn Tennis Club has more than 50 courts but it is one of many regional hubs unable to find permanent instructors since the pandemic hit.

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Daily Mirror

Fuming Nick Kyrgios calls out Tennis Australia as he couldn’t get a court to practice on

The Australian slammed the country's tennis federation after he and Thanasi Kokkinakis waited an hour to get a court in the 'world's biggest tennis academy'

The Hindu

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic awaiting word on Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has insisted he will not get the shots against the illness caused by the coronavirus, even if it means missing tennis events

Daily Mirror

Novak Djokovic gets huge Australian Open boost after visa debacle thanks to tennis-mad PM

Novak Djokovic's chances of competing at next year's Australian Open have been given a boost due to the country's new PM Anthony Albanese's passion for tennis and more sympathetic view of the situation

The Independent UK

Who is in the royal box at Wimbledon today?

Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis is among the guests sitting in the Royal Box on Wednesday

ABC News

There are plenty of pathways for women to become leaders in sport, but are they working?

While participation rates of women and girls in sport steadily grows, are women in leadership positions keeping pace?

ABC News

Roland-Garros without Ash Barty — What's next for the first grand slam without our champion?

Ash Barty has retired as one of our greatest tennis players in history, but which Australian is next up to lead us forward ahead of the French Open?

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Tennis boom across Australia as Barty, Alcott, Kyrgios and Kokkinakis success 'breeds success'

The number of people hitting the tennis court this year in the wake of Australian successes Ash Barty and Dylan Alcott has soared more than 300 per cent. Milly Bonassi, 14, is one of them.

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